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PRIVATE GROUP WINTER RATES

Package Per person based on 10 adults Child
3 night
Monday-Thursday
$1425.00 $825.00
4 night
Thursday-Monday
$1, 900.00 $1, 100.00
Week please contact us for weekly rates

TRIP DETAILS

What’s included?
  • Accommodation including linens and towels
  • ACMG led guiding
  • Helicopter access
  • All meals including lunch on arrival day.
  • Taxes
  • Non-refundable reservation fee ($200.00 per person)
  • Sauna, watering can showers and outhouses
What’s not included?
  • Alcohol. Wine, beer and bubbly is available for purchase at the lodge.
  • Wifi. Talus is a place to reconnect. There is no guest access to Wi Fi.
  • Gratuity.
  • Transportation to staging.
Ski season January 19 – April 1, 2024
January 16- April 3, 2025
Exchange days Monday and Thursday
Group size Minimum pricing based on 10 adults or equivalent pricing. Maximum 14 people.
Guiding ACMG led guiding for backcountry alpine ski touring, telemarking and split boarding. More information: click here.
Access Helicopter from the Canmore Municipal Heliport or Mount Shark Helipad: More information: click here.
Guided ski touring access for experienced and strong backcountry skiers. For more information: click here.
What to bring Winter gear list
Families
  • Child rate applies for 12 years old and younger.
  • Minors require parental attendance in order to take part in the guiding program.
  • Private lodge booking are required for families with children 8 years old and younger.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Cancellations -Cancellations must be received in writing.
-All payments(s) are non-refundable and final.
Transfers Payments, less the $200.00 per person non-refundable reservation fee, can be transferred to a replacement, provided that the following is received no less that two weeks prior to departure;
-a written notice of cancellation and contact information for the replacement.
-amounted owing and completed Guest Agreement and Waiver of the replacement.
-payment (less the non refundable reservation feee) is transferred exchanged directly between group members.
Cancellations due to Talus Lodge closures Payment(s), less the $200.00 per person non-refundable reservation fee, can be transferred to a future booking.
Cancellations or delays due to access challenges No refunds will be issued for cancellation and/or delays due to access transportation. Talus Lodge is not responsible costs incurred due to delayed and/or cancelled access transportation. Talus Lodge will accommodate guests delayed at Talus Lodge as a result of delays or cancellations, however, clients delayed coming into Talus Lodge will not be refunded the lost night(s) of accommodation at Talus Lodge. Delayed incoming clients are responsible for their own full expenses (such as meals and accommodation). Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus.

INSURANCE

Cancellation/interruption/emergency medical/evacuation insurance To avoid any financial hardship that an unexpected cancellation or interruption could cause, we strongly urge our clients to purchase appropriate trip cancellation/interruption/emergency medical and evacuation insurance through a reputable insurance provider to protect your investment before first payment. Refunds for cancelled reservations can only be collected from your own cancellation/interruption insurance provider. Some credit cards provide this type of insurance, others do not. For a free no obligation quote for trip cancellation/interruption/emergency medical and evacuation insurance from Lifestyle Insurance: click here

It doesn’t have to be pretty but backcountry skiers are expected to be able to ski up and down in a variety of terrain and in all conditions. You should be able to navigate a black diamond ski run and find the concept of an all day winter outing pleasant. Talus is a great place for an introduction to backcountry skiing. If you are new to backcountry skiers, we recommend getting familiar with your binding system in advance and spending time practicing transitions.

 

A big day at Talus is 1000 metres of elevation. Average runs range between 100-300 meters. The longest tree run is 650 meters. The terrain is a mix of high alpine, gladed trees and tree skiing.  The historical average height of snow is 1.5-2.0 meters. Talus runs a safety conscious ski program led by ACMG ski guides for alpine touring, telemarking and split boarders. Split boarders must be prepared for transitions and flats.

At Talus, we specialize in exploratory backcountry skiing with incredible vistas. We count wolverine tracks, not vertical feet. We promise, the skiing is either going to be fun, funny or both! Mother nature is the boss of winter.  We can’t predict snow conditions but for skier with the right expectations, we can guarantee a whoop worthy good time. We are not humble braggers and might be easy to please but when we ski at Talus, we can’t get the smile off our faces.  Our goal, whether you are a beginner with grit or a relaxed powder hound, is for you to have your best day, everyday.

 

No. Talus Lodge provides an ACMG ski guide led experience. We do not allow guests to be self-guided.

 

Below are recommended maps if you wish to purchase a map prior to arrival.  A heads up. There are no established trails at Talus.  As a result, the maps have no marked trails.  A map is not required for your trip to Talus as we offer a fully guided experience. For those wanting to get the lay of the land, we also have maps for guest use.

Recommended Map:
Kananaskis Lakes Topo Map 82J11: click here
This map is often not available for purchase in the Bow Valley. We recommend purchasing this map well in advance of your trip departure.

Gem Trek Banff/Assiniboine: click here
Easily purchased in the Bow Valley. Due to the scale of this map, the detail of the Talus area on this map is limited.

 

 

 

Lunch is provided on arrival. It is a good idea to bring snacks and water to the Mount Shark Helipad in case of flight delays. Lunch is not provided on departure day.

No refunds will be issued for cancellation and/or delays due to access transportation. Talus Lodge is not responsible costs incurred due to delayed and/or cancelled access transportation. Talus Lodge will accommodate guests delayed at Talus Lodge as a result of delays or cancellations, however, clients delayed coming into Talus Lodge will not be refunded the lost night(s) of accommodation at Talus Lodge. Delayed incoming clients are responsible for their own full expenses (such as meals and accommodation). Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus.

INSURANCE

Cancellation/Interruption and Emergency Medical Insurance To avoid any financial hardship that an unexpected cancellation or interruption could cause, we strongly urge our clients to purchase appropriate Trip Cancellation/Interruption and Emergency Medical Insurance through a reputable insurance provider to protect your investment. Refunds for cancelled reservations can only be collected from your own cancellation/interruption insurance provider.  Some credit cards provide this type of insurance, others do not. For a free no obligation quote for trip cancellation/interruption and emergency medical insurance from Lifestyle Insurance: click here
Evacuation insurance The cost of a helicopter evacuation, in the case of medical emergency, is the responsibility of the guest. Helicopter evacuation coverage can either be purchased from Talus Lodge for $50 per person or an insurance provider at the time of booking your trip.

Helicopter flights are more often delayed, than cancelled. Since 2001, two helicopter flights days have been cancelled in the summer and three helicopter flight days cancelled in the winter. Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus.