THE MONASHEES ARE KNOWN for their deep powder and early snow conditions. From the Chalet's front door, ski over 550 meters (1800 feet) of vertical and open terrain with a typical annual snowfall of 500 centimeters.

You can plan a trip starting in mid-December. Each month has an abundance of powder. The Monashee Chalet has great skiing extended right into May, giving your group those extra long days.

Guests include many families with young children as well as extreme backcountry skiers that like the "steep and deep".

Guests are expected to have their personal safety equipment, a knowledge of route finding and should have avalanche awareness for the changing mountain conditions. Please familiarize yourself with all of the safety issues.

Please note that pets are not permitted in the area and no open flame in the Chalet.

Packing Recommendations

avalanche shovel, probe and peeps
sunglasses - with UV protection
water bottle or thermos
camp knife
headlamp
extra batteries
sunblock & lip protection
camera
film
personal toiletries
first aid kit
matches
hat
clothing layers - including waterproof gear
ski goggles
insulated & waterproof mittens
scarf
wool or polar fleece layers
socks
gaiters
skins for skis
duct tape
shorts for spring skiing