This video was shot in early September, 2007 and captures the fun and excitement of a late summer 4 lodge traverse through the entire Esplanade Mountain Range. The 7 day Esplanade Track is destined to become one of the world's great traverses. This group started its journey at Sentry Mountain Lodge and worked their way south.   Along the way time was spent at Vista Lodge, Meadow Lodge and finally ending at Sunrise Lodge. The group consisted of two families and friends.

There is something to be said when the best skiers in the world keep calling us and asking if they can come back. This is the 3rd trip in two years. Eric Hjorleifson and Chris Rubens came back to GAH this January to film for their segments in next year's MSP movie entitled "Claim". This time they brought 3 time World Freeski Champion, Hugo Harrison with them.

Check out some of their action in a short film entitled Pillow Paradise 

Summer Traverse

Family, friends and hardworking staff mates embarked on the first full summer traverse of all four lodges this summer.  The trip started out at Sentry on August 25th, and ended at Sunrise on September 1st.  We all discovered first hand that surprises exist around every corner in the Esplanades.  Diversity typified our trip. One of the many highlights was the staggering views of the biggest mountains in the Canadian Rockies from the summit of Cupola Peak on an aquamarine blue sky day.  Another memory was watching multi-colored hummingbirds and rare alpine flowers in the  rainforest environment below Silhouette Lake.  Going back next summer is a "No Brainer".  Along the way, we even managed to install the first alpine webcam in the Selkirk Mountains of BC..  

Sunrise Lodge Renovations and Nordic Skiing

Starting on September 9th and extending through the short fall, we embarked on a big exterior renovation of Sunrise Lodge.  Brand new siding and window units were installed.  At Sentry, our Nordic trail system is now operational. Elite Athletes from Team Canada will be onsite to test our track later this month.

New Lodge Rental Prices

All this activity means GAH is sending a message to all back country adventure seekers.  We are proud of the fact that up in the Esplanades there is something for every budget and taste.  Starting immediately, GAH will offer the most competitive pricing around for renting our fleet of original lodges.  You can now book Sunrise, Meadow or Vista for less than $5000 per week and a competitively low price of $350.00 per person for helicopter flights.  At Sentry, we are continuing to raise the bar by offering only Guided and Catered services at our flagship lodge.

Our client reviews tell us that our scenery, skiing terrain, extensive hiking trails, cuisine and above all our staff is world class.  We know the Esplanades are special.  We want you to find out too!

-John and Maria Bell 

Jenn and Shaundra are kicking off a 12 city Media Blitz next week.

Armed with a slick presentation package and a boat load of swag the GAH cruiser will be rolling through your city or town very soon

The Girls will be talking about:

New Mountain Bike Crank and  Pump Series this summer

Early Season Nordic Training in the Fall

Telemark Ski Camps starting Mid November

Mid Week Sneaks

Super Early Season Ski Touring Dates

Two World Cup Ski Mountaineering Races

Keep your eyes peeled for them...

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"10 Hotels Worth Leaving Home For." Read More

"Top 10 web cameras of the world" -October 2007 more

April 18, 2007 - Sentry Mountain Lodge Ltd Amalgamates With Golden Alpine Holidays Inc

Sentry Mountain Lodge is please to announce that effective February 01, 2007 Golden Alpine Holidays Inc. (GAH) and Sentry Mountain Lodge Ltd. (Sentry) formally amalgamated. The surviving entity has now become Golden Alpine Holidays Inc.  The result for our guests is un-restricted access to over 150 square kilometers  of the pristine Esplanade Range within the famed Selkirk's of British Columbia. 

Sentry will continue to operate as the "Flagship of the Esplanades" by offering past and future clients the same or higher level of services. New this season, is wirless internet capability throughout the lodge for those that wish to stay connected.  An internet based phone allowing long distance calling has been set up too. Amenities such as composting toilet, running hot and cold water, environmentally friendly micro-hydro electrical power for all guests and a well stocked wine and liquor cabinet will continue to be available to all our special guests.

GAH has just finished testing the viability of a linked Alpine Winter Traverse of the entire range linking all four Alpine Huts.  Starting at Sunrise, and then moving northward to Meadow, Vista and finally Sentry, this 7 day trip saw staff and guests traveling more than 40 kilometers. Along the way, everyone got all of the vertical they could ever want as groups racked up big ski days along the way.  In short, the traverse was a huge success and GAH plans to offer the traverse in the later part of the season to guests for winter 2007/08.

This summer a full traverse of all four lodges is planned.  Building on the amazing winter trip, our summer traverse plans test the feasibility of offering high quality extended hiking trips that can link all of our lodges along with their uniquely different but equally beautiful alpine playgrounds.

As promised, this summer in the Esplanades will be very busy.  Starting immediately before and after our busy summer schedule, a comprehensive maintenance program for all four lodges will occur. New roofing, upgrades to our saunas, overhaul of the grey water pits, and sprucing up the interiors are just some of the positive changes taking place.