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Join us on the Wapta Traverse April 2027

A four to six guided ski traverse in the Canadian Rockies

The Wapta Traverse is the ‘Haute Route’ of the Rockies with big peaks, enormous glaciers, and huts!

Mid-March to late April is the high season in the Rockies and the best time to complete this traverse. Let our fun and safety-oriented A.C.M.G. ski guides deliver the trip of a lifetime. 

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About The Wapta Traverse

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The Wapta Traverse is a ski traverse that travels along the continental divide, otherwise known as the B.C. Alberta border. Several huts along the traverse and variations of the traverse are possible. The trip starts along the Icefields Parkway and ends at the Trans Canada Highway near Field B.C. or Lake Louise, Alberta. It is a Canadian classic that takes four to five days to complete.

The Wapta Traverse is the 'Haute Route' of the Rockies with big peaks, enormous glaciers, and huts! The terrain is mostly moderate and reasonable for intermediate skiers. The vistas are always spectacular (unless the weather rolls in!) Many peaks are begging to be bagged along the way, and some epic descents are possible!

Mid-March to late April is the high season in the Rockies and the best time to complete this traverse.

ACMG guide Zoe Ryan will lead a Wapta trip for the spring of 2027. 

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Wapta Traverse Trip Summary

This trip includes:

  • 4-6 Guided days
  • Guided by A.C.M.G guides
  • Partially Catered 
  • Park Passes + Hut Fees
  • Pre-trip support
  • New and old friends on a trip of a lifetime

This trip does not include:

  • National Park passes for vehicles.
  • Touring Equipment (*see info package)
  • Travel + Accommodation to and from Lake Louise, AB
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Wapta Traverse Trip Details

Bow to Yoho Wapta Traverse Info Package

Below is our Waptra Traverse: Bow to Yoho Info Package PDF for April 2023. It includes information regarding hut amenities, equipment and packing lists, staging and directions, cost and deposit, etc.

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Classic Wapta Traverse Info Package

Below is our Waptra Traverse: Classic Info Package PDF for April 2023. The 2027 version will be ready soon. It gives you a great overview regarding hut amenities, equipment and packing lists, staging and directions, cost and deposit, etc.

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Fitness & Skill Requirements
HAVING AN APPROPRIATE FITNESS LEVEL FOR THE TRIP OR COURSE YOU ARE JOINING IS A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF MOUNTAIN SAFETY.

Fitness Level: Flying Squirrel

  • Flying Squirrels have been ski touring at least ten times and are confident they can put in a 6.5-hour day of moving in the mountains. They can ski or splitboard 1000 vertical meters (3000ft) on back-to-back days and travel for 10km while following a track. They keep in shape and want a normal day of ski touring, hanging with friends, and having a good time.

Ski/Splitboarding Skills: Flying Squirrel

  • Flying Squirrels have ridden powder in bounds and out of bounds and have had a taste of what deep powder can be. Flying Squirrels can ride tree runs but enjoy open bowls more. They are confident on a black diamond runs in bounds but cliffs and steep chutes might not be their thing. Flying Squirrels are mostly looking for a good time with their squirrel friends and can join most of our courses and tours. 

Sample Itinerary: Bow to Yoho

Pre-Trip Orientation:

  • 15:00-18:00 Meet at Lake Louise Hostel. Go over group gear, sort out food and go over plans for the following day. 

Day 1:

  • 06:00-0700 breakfast
  • 07:00 depart and organize vehicle drop
  • 10:00 depart Bow Lake for Bow Hut, arrive, and do crevasse rescue practice. Attempt to get some turns. 

Day 2:

  • 07:00-08:00 breakfast 
  • 08:30-17:00 Traverse to Guy hut. Attempt to get some skiing in if possible. 

Day 3:

  • 07:00-08:00 breakfast
  • 08:30-17:00 Traverse to Stanley Mitchell hut. Attempt to get some skiing in if possible. 

Day 4:

  • 07:00-08:00 breakfast
  • 08:30-1700 Ski around Stanley Mitchell hut. There are many excellent objectives within striking distance of the hut. 

Day 5:

  • 07:00-08:00 breakfast
  • 08:30-14:00 Ski out the Yoho Valley. Our goal is to make it to the vehicles by 14:00
Wapta Traverse & Terrain View

The Wapta Huts

The Wapta huts are remote and minimally equipped. There is no cell service, electricity or showers. People should be prepared to spend four nights with minimal connection to the outside world. KBG will be bringing an Inreach Device that is capable of text messaging. We reserve this device for emergency communication. If you need to connect to family or friends, we recommend bringing your own satellite communication device. 

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