[PHOTO TOUR] Silvertip Lodge Heliski: Luxury Lodge, Deep Powder, and True Isolation - SnowBrains

"The journey to Silvertip Lodge begins with a charter flight from Vancouver, British Columbia, to Williams Lake Airport, followed by a 45-minute helicopter ride to the property. Situated on the shores of Quesnel Lake in the Cariboo Mountains, the lodge is accessible only by helicopter during winter operations. This level of isolation places it among the most remote destinations I have experienced, ensuring that the immersion in wilderness begins the moment you arrive."

"Upon landing, the guides provide a briefing over lunch and equip the group with avalanche safety gear-beacons, probes, and shovels. Our party consisted of 15 guests, split into two groups. This small size fostered a personal atmosphere throughout the trip. The lodge itself maintains a comfortable, unpretentious environment: log fires burn continuously in the common areas, offering warmth even on weather-bound days when flying is impossible."

The trip to Silvertip Lodge requires a charter flight to Williams Lake and a 45-minute helicopter transfer to Quesnel Lake, ensuring helicopter-only winter access. Guides brief guests over lunch and issue avalanche safety gear, with parties limited to 15 guests split into two groups to maintain a personal atmosphere. The lodge offers comfortable, unpretentious accommodations, continuous log fires, and attentive staff service. Terrain in the Cariboos includes steep open bowls, gladed tree runs, ridgelines, and north-facing lines up to 2,000 vertical feet. Heavy January storms produced abundant deep snow and soft surfaces for sustained skiing.

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