Tantalus Alpine Adventure

All the adventure, none of the bushwacking!

Using the picturesque Haberl Hut as a base of operations this helicopter accessed alpine climbing and mountaineering adventure has it all: Granite spires, long ridges, beautiful glaciers, ocean views, cell service and a BBQ. The staging area is located just 45min from Vancouver in the beautiful town of Squamish, BC. Trips typically run from Friday to Sunday and include a couple of peaks and some amazing food. This allows you get in 2 days of alpine climbing and mountaineering while only missing a minimum of work! If you’re looking for an amazing alpine experience this summer you’ve found it!

The Hut:

The Haberl Hut is located in a high alpine col between the mountain peaks of Dione & Serratus. Just northwest of Squamish, the Haberl Hut is accessed by helicopter making it easy to bring some good food and wine and leave the boil-in-a-bag meals at home. At 6,600′ (2,000m) above sea level. the hut is surrounded by glaciers and rock. Basically walk out the front door, put on a harness and the adventure starts.

Mountaineering & Alpine Climbing:

The terrain in the Tantalus area is ideal for alpine climbing and mountaineering. There is a wide variety of mixed snow and rock routes of various grades on peaks such as: Tantalus 2,603 m (8,540 ft); Dione 2,590 m (8,500 ft); Alpha 2,305 m (7,562 ft); Serratus 2,326 m (7,632 ft) and others. There is also the opportunity for an overnight traverse of the main part of the range to tag a bunch of peaks.

Trip Details:

Length: 3 days (4 & 5 day options also available)
Ratio: 1 or 2 guests per guide
Cost: $1399.00 per guest (based on 2 guests)
Season: June through September
Difficulty: Moderate fitness, Beginner to Strong-Intermediate Ability

Typical Itinerary:

Day1 – Arrival Day:

3:30pm: Meet at the Staging Area
4:30pm: Helicopter ride into the Hut
5:00pm: Alpine skills refresher course near the hut
7:00pm: Back at the hut for dinner

Day 2 – Summit Day:

5:30am: Breakfast
6:30am: Head out the door for a local peak like Dione
3:30pm: Back at the Hut
5:00pm: Dinner

Day 3 – Summit Day & Departure Day:

5:30am: Breakfast
6:30am: Bag another peak like Serratus
12:30pm: Back at the Lodge to pack up & get ready for the helicopter
2:30pm: Catch our ride back to town for a burger

Included:

ACMG Certified Guides
2 Nights Accommodation
All your Meals at the Hut
Black Sheep Adventure Sports hat

Not-Included:

Helicopter Shuttle (typically around $450 round trip)
Transportation to the staging area
- Shuttles are available from the airport to Squamish and we can help with transport to the staging area
Personal mountaineering equipment (rentals are available)
Alcoholic beverages