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Our Top 3 Hot Springs
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but these hot springs are so delightful! With all this cold weather, we’ve been venturing out to some of our favourite hot springs for a soak. We’ve compiled this list of our top three hot springs to help you stay cozy this winter.
*Disclaimer: Getting to these hot springs requires skill, good judgement and proper equipment, especially in the winter! Be prepared, do your homework, and if you are driving be sure to have an appropriate vehicle with good tires, chains and recovery gear!
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Sloquet Hot Springs
Staff member Emily rung in the New Year in style at Sloquet Hot Springs. It was a nice way to celebrate the coming of a new year, away from all the crowds, and enjoy one of the best hot springs close to home! There is also a nice camping area. We recommend staying overnight and going for a soak under the stars. Bring a few candles, and you’ve got the perfect date night!
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Keyhole Hot Springs
A bit of a further drive than Sloquet, but absolutely gorgeous. These hot springs are a must, especially in the winter when a blanket of snow covers the river and mountains. There are multiple pools to soak in, all varying in temperature. A short hike is required to get from the parking lot to the hot springs, it can be icy so bring microspikes and/or snowshoes!
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Pitt River Hot Springs
We’ve saved the best (and most challenging) for last! These hot springs are stunning; two deep pools overlook the Pitt River in a deep canyon. Getting to these hot springs is no easy task, round trip it is a 100km journey consisting of canoeing and biking. We recommend taking at least three days to really relax and enjoy the experience. Staff member Emma along with her husband and puppy made this journey in September and are itching to go back!
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“The mountains will always be there, the trick is to make sure that you are too.”
- Hervey Voge
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Photo Contest Winner!!
Congratulations @funyah13 you just won a gift for Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors! Pay a visit to the shop and we’ll pass on your prize. Keep posting with #mtwaddingtons and #MWOutTHERE, there are more prizes to come!
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The 2017 Speaker Series is Kicking Off!
When: January 17 & February 1 @ 7:00 pm
Where: G.W. Graham School Theater
Admission is by donation; all proceeds benefit the Chilliwack Park Society! Please bring cash. There will be prizes donated from local sponsors both nights, and one EPIC prize from Mountain Hardwear on January 17!
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Tim Emmett – January 17
Tim is a professional athlete and TV presenter who has appeared on numerous BBC programs. In October 2015 he won the Redbull Whitecliffs climbing competition on the Isle of White, and in February 2016 he climbed Interstellar Spice, the first Ice Climb graded WI 12 at Helmcken Falls, Canada – perhaps the most famous Ice Climbing in the World. In August 2016 he climbed his toughest traditional climb of his career The Path 5.14R (8b+), in Lake Louise, Canada.
He has also established some of the hardest rock climbs in Cuba, Mongolia and Wales. An Author, Speaker and former Wingsuit B.A.S.E. jumper, he works closely with Mountain Hardwear design team and continues to push the boundaries of physical and mental performance.
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Marc-André – February 1
Marc-André grew up and currently lives in Agassiz B.C and has been exploring the mountains since he was 10 years old. He has taken his love for adventure, and skills on rock and ice around the world; from the local North Cascades, to winter solos in Patagonia to new big wall routes on Baffin Island.
Come hear about the things he has been accomplishing this year!
Marc is humble, but trust us when we say he is an absolute LEGEND!
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Guided Snowshoeing Trips
Beginner snowshoe trips are designed for people of all ages and abilities. Perfect for families and first time snowshoers, they feature relatively flat terrain, beautiful scenery and plenty of opportunities to take photos and sip hot chocolate in a winter wonderland.
Cost: $99.99 + GST
When: Check our website for all our current dates – www.mtwaddingtons.com
Where: Dependent on conditions, as local as possible!
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Avalanche Skills Training Level 1 & 2 Courses
It’s critical to be able to understand avalanche phenomena, recognize the terrain where avalanches occur, and find routes that minimize risk in order to fully enjoy our wonderful backcountry! This is a must needed course for anyone who wants to get into backcountry skiing/split boarding, snowshoeing on backcountry trails, or snowmobiling.
Based on the most advanced knowledge available, this course will provide you with entry-level decision-making skills essential for backcountry travel and safety. It will be suitable for people with basic training, no previous avalanche experience is required!
The curriculum for this course is based on the requirements set out by Avalanche Canada (AC). By the end of the weekend you will understand the basics of avalanche formation and release in susceptible terrain, know how to plan and carry out a safe back country trip using appropriate travel techniques in avalanche terrain, and how to carry out a companion rescue. In addition, you will learn where to find and how to use a variety of avalanche safety resources.
All of our instructors are certified by the Canadian Avalanche Association (CAA) and work in the Avalanche industry as either Ski /Mountain Guides, Pro Ski Patrollers, or for Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure.
Cost: $250.00 + GST
When: November, December, January, and February dates on the website www.mtwaddingtons.com
Where: Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors and field location TBD
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Wilderness First Aid
This course is designed to help you deal with an injured or ill person for up to 24 hrs. Because of the nature of the problems you may be dealing with in the outdoors, at least 50% of the course is taught outside. This course has the Standard First Aid and CPR C with AED built into the course. This means that upon successful completion of the course, you will have your Standard First Aid and CPR C certificates built into your Wilderness First Aid certificate.
In addition to the course content we include basic shelter construction that is not part of the certificate. We include this because of the nature of the environment that you will be working and the relevance to the course content.
Course is run over 1 weekend and length is dependent on group size and skill level.
Free Skill Refreshers for anyone who takes our Wilderness First Aid courses!
Cost: $249.95 + GST
When: January 28-29, 2017
Please visit our store or call Mt. Waddington’s Outdoors at 604-846-1984
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Avalanche Canada
Avalanche Canada is a non-government, not-for-profit organization dedicated to public avalanche safety. They issue daily avalanche forecasts throughout the winter for much of the mountainous regions of western Canada, providing this free information via their website and their app, Avalanche Canada Mobile.
They also coordinate and deliver avalanche awareness and education programs, provide curriculum and support to instructors of Avalanche Canada training programs, act as a central point-of-contact for avalanche information, and work closely with many different avalanche research projects, both at home and abroad.
Link: http://www.avalanche.ca/map
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