Sunrise | Meadow | Vista | Sentry



Golden Alpine Holidays currently operates 3 lodges within the Esplanade Range in SE British Columbia over an area of 150 square kilometers. All lodges are geographically located at the intersection of the famous Selkirk, Rocky and Purcell Mountain Ranges surrounded by National Parks on two sides. All lodges are situated between 2000 to 2200  meters above sea level in a beautiful pristine alpine environment.

Sunrise, Meadow and Vista Lodges 

 

 

Our three original lodges are designed for comfort and efficiency. Each lodge can accommodate up to 12 clients and 4 staff. Propane is used for lighting, cooking and drying gear. Centrally located, wood burning stoves provide heat for all lodges with ample split wood right outside the door of each lodge. 6 cozy upstairs bedrooms will help keep you well rested.   The kitchen contains an oven, stove plus cooking and eating utensils. We are pleased to announce that all these lodges have been recently renovated 

*Sentry Mountain Lodge Update*

Sentry Mountain Lodge was destroyed by fire on December 02/09. Thankfully no one was injured. Sentry will never be replaced but it will be re-built. GAH will continually update our clients, fans and contacts world wide.
Sunrise | Meadow | Vista | Sentry

Sunrise Lodge

Sunrise Lodge is located at the headwaters of Wisted Creek and offers stunning views of Rockies to the west and Purcells to the south. Sunrise is the southern gateway to the amazing Esplanade Range.

Terrain Choices for all Abilities

Sunrise has some of the most diverse terrain choices in the entire range containing a perfect balance of alpine and tree skiing.  All aspects are well represented at Sunrise.  Panorama Dome is only minutes away and has fantastic north facing tree skiing.  Margaritaville is one of our alpine gems that access the Mayvill Creek drainage or try any of the other 32 ski runs in the area.

Sunrise has recently undergone major interior and exterior renovations designed to make the lodge last for many years to come.

Lodge Stats:

Elevation:7000 ft / 2134m   Building:2 stories, wood frame, renovated in 2007/08
Amenities:sauna   Bathrooms:2 outhouses
Water:pumped or hauled from Sunrise Lake   Heat:wood / propane
Occupancy:sleeps 12. Two emergency ladders   Communication:radio (for emergency only)
Sunrise | Meadow | Vista | Sentry

Meadow Lodge

Meadow lodge is one of the highest alpine lodges in Canada, located adjacent to a small lake near the headwaters of the Carrol Creek drainage. The lodge is tucked along the northern flanks of Cupola Peak (2632m), the highest peak in the Esplanades. 

North Facing Paradise

Meadow Lodge is the launching pad to some of the steepest and longest runs in the Esplanades.  Tremendous alpine skiing can be found right out the back door of the lodge. Numerous, long north facing runs characterize Meadow ski terrain.  A short hike to Paradise Ridge is access point for some of the Esplanades best west facing runs.  From here you're treated to incredible views of Mt. Sir Sandford which at an elevation of 11,545 ft or 3519 meters is the highest mountain in the entire Selkirk Range. 

Extensive revovations at Meadow have now been completed. Be one of the first groups to enjoy the new amenities.

 

Lodge Stats:

Elevation:7200 ft / 2200 m   Building:2 stories, wood frame renovations started in 2008
Amenities:sauna   Bathrooms:2 outhouses
Water:hauled from small lake next to lodge   Heat:wood / propane
Occupancy:sleeps 12. Two emergency fire ladders   Communication:radio (for emergency only)
Sunrise | Meadow | Vista | Sentry

Vista Lodge

Vista lodge is located in the middle of a beautiful alpine meadow at the edge of Vista Lake near the source of Schlicting Creek.  

5 Drainages to Ski

Vista has five drainages to ski offering a myriad of terrain choices.  Vista is also the portal to the big alpine zones off Cherub Glacier to the west.  Strategically located at the center of the Esplanade Range, Vista is equally famous for its' amazing spring skiing.

Vista lodge is the latest lodge to be extensively renovated ensuring many more years of service 

Lodge Stats:

Elevation:7050 ft / 2150 m   Building:2 stories, wood frame renovations expected for 2009
Amenities:sauna   Bathrooms:2 outhouses
Water:pumped or hauled from Vista Lake   Heat:wood / propane
Occupancy:sleeps 12   Communication:radio (for emergency only)
Sunrise | Meadow | Vista | Sentry

Sentry Lodge

We regret to inform that on December 02/09 Sentry Mountain Lodge caught fire and was destroyed. No one was injured in the incident. Sentry will never be replaced but it will be rebuilt. 

Designs are in place to rebuild Sentry during the summer of 2010 with the goal of opening the new lodge during Q4 of 2010

GAH will continually update our valuable friends, fans and contacts world wide.

Lodge Stats:

Elevation:6920 ft / 2109 m   Building:
Amenities:sauna   Bathrooms:
Water:   Heat:
Occupancy:   Communication: