"In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." -
John Muir
Cathedral Lakes
Cathedral Lakes provincial park lies in the transition zone between the rainforests of the Cascade mountains and the dryer, arid landscape of the Okanagan Valley.This mountainous park presents a wealth of variety in its terrain, flora and fauna, as well as excellent hiking options both on and off trail. The five major lakes in the heart of Cathedral are like azure gemstones, surrounded by jagged peaks mantled with alpine and subalpine wildflowers.
The parks' most famous trail is the Cathedral Rim hike, which leads to the lovely aquamarine Lady Slipper Lake, as well as to see the major geological features of the park. Unique and massive rock formations made from quick cooling lava are dispersed throughout Cathedral Park. Smokey-the-Bear, Stone City, the Giant Cleft, and the Devil's Woodpile are only four of the features that make exploring this area an adventure.
The park is named after 2800 m (9184 ft) high Cathedral Mountain. First Nations peoples from the Okanagan and Similkameen valleys hunted the alpine ridges in search of hoary marmots. More recently, the park's landscape was made famous in the filming of the 'Clan of the Cave Bear'. We are confident that whether it is the beautiful alpine flowers mid-summer or the amazing yellow larches or tamarc trees of the fall, Cathedral Lakes Park will offer you a truly uniqie alpine experience.
2012 D A T E S
and C O S T
THE SEA TO SKY ADVANTAGE
- 24 years of leading expeditions.
- Food and equipment driven to base camp.
- Our guides carry most of group equipment during hike thus reducing
the weight you need to carry.
- Certified guides with Wilderness First Aid.
- Diversified, tasty menu with meals prepared by our guides.
- Top of the line equipment including tents.
- Trip origins set to save costs and simplify travel logistics.
- Comprehensive package of conditioning and equipment/clothing information.
- On going preparation support from our office.
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Canada:
Pre-board screening of passengers/belongings
U.S.:
Pre-board screening of passengers/belongings
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Cathedral Lakes Provincial Park
Canadian Wildlife
CATHEDRAL LAKES ITINERARY
A complete itinerary along with maps, clothing and equipment list, will
be issued upon registration.
Included: Transportation from the point of origin and return,
helicopter flights, national and provincial park user fees, camping fees, cooking
gear, camp stoves, tents, meal preparations, meals/snacks/beverages on the expedition,
tarps, major first aid supplies, emergency radio or satellite phone, and professional
guides.
Excluded: Transportation to point of origin, transfers,
accommodation and food other than included in the itinerary, gratuities,
and personal equipment.
Meals: All meals while on the backpacking portion of
the trip.
Day 0: Arrival in Vancouver, BC. This denotes the day or
days spent in Vancouver before the listed start date of the trip.
Day 1 - We will leave Vancouver for a 5 hour drive to the
trailhead at Ashnola River. Our gear and our selves will be transported by 4x4 jeep into Cathedral Lakes Park.
We will retrieve our equipment
and camp at Quiniscoe Lake and have our first views of the many day-hiking opportunities
that await us.
Days 2- 6: We will use either Quinsicoe Lake or Lake of the Woods as our Base Camp
as we explore the surrounding area. There are numerous hiking destination choices for us to choose from. Whether we
hike past "Smokey the Bear" on the way to "the Giant's Cleft", enjoy the view from Pyramid Mountain or venture off trail to the top of "the Boxcar" each accomplishment will offer it's own rewards. Our route each day will be determined by the weather and what sort of adventure the group is looking for.
Day 7: We will catch our jeep ride back down to our waiting van and retrace our journey back to Vancouver.
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