Whitecap is located 75km northeast of Whistler and 50 km NE of Pemberton in beautiful British Columbia. The area offers 85 square km of terrain with a combination of east-west valleys and navigable ridge lines with space for big open turns leading into gladded trees and natural half pipes.
Built in 1972, McGillivray Pass Lodge features five comfortable outbuildings and can accommodate groups of up to 15 people. Amenities include a hot shower, sauna, a wood burning fireplace, heated out-houses, a fully-equipped kitchen with a full-time chef, wifi (at an additional cost), and ample electric outlets for devices.
As a guided & catered operation, trips to McGillvray Pass Lodge include three meals a day (plus snacks) prepared by a private chef. Other inclusions in the trip cost are a roundtrip helicopter transfer from D'Arcy Staging Area, certified UIGM/ACMG guides, as well as bedding (pillow, fitted sheet, top sheet).
Should conditions allow, heli drops are available as a value-added service.
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