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Ski & Snowshoe Program 2013

Join us for Backcountry Skiing, Heli-Access & Downhill Skiing, and Snowshoeing - with Daily Yoga, Massage & Spa Relaxation, and delicious fine dining away from the crowds. After an exciting day in the snow, relax in the hot tub & steam room, enjoy a replenishing massage, and share adventure stories by the fire. Coastal Trek is a unique lodge in a unique setting. Situated one mountain south of Mt Washington (45 mins drive) on Forbidden Plateau, our ski programs benefit from accessibility to Mt Washington's facilities, whilst enjoying the peace, privacy and unique setting of Forbidden Plateau. We choose the best rated guides, and pride ourselves in creating unique winter experiences away from the crowds.
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Our guide Nigel downhill skiing at Mt Washington

Downhill Ski Experience
3 Day Weekend
Choose from the following 2013 dates:
Feburary 8-11
Feburary 22-25
March 15-18
March 22-25
March 29-April 1

Downhill Ski Experience offers you the opportunity to shift your ski technique up to the next level. Friendly and experienced guides help you reach your ski performance goals, with Mount Washington providing the perfect progression of terrain difficulty. Classes are small so as to give you high-quality personal instruction. Morning yoga, spa facilities and treatments help you relax, stretch and prepare for the day ahead. Our in-house chef prepares delicious gourmet breakfasts, to-go lunches and satisfying dinners at the lodge. Morning yoga classes, spa facilities and treatments help relax and refresh your body and mind.

Arrival Day - Friday
Arrive from 3pm - Settle into the lodge. Enjoy the hot tub, steam room and dinner with your fellow Coastal Trek guests before your early morning yoga class the following day. 
Saturday, Sunday
  • Early morning yoga class (6:30 AM).  This is the perfect way to warm up and stretch out your muscles for the upcoming day on the slopes. 
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Depart for Mt. Washington and your ½ day Ski Lesson. The focus is on elevating your ski skills for your upcoming backcountry excursion. 
  • Return to lodge and un-wind and enjoy the benefits of therapeutic massage.
  • Dinner, sleep and repeat…
Monday - Departure Day
Breakfast, stories and goodbyes! Depart after breakfast.

$1295 / person 
Includes: 3 nights accommodation; meals; transportation; 2 massages; 3 yoga classes; lift tickets; 2 x ½ day ski lessons with a certified guide.
Personal equipment and clothing not included. 
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Ski GuideNigel enjoys the backcountry at Mt Washington

Backcountry Ski Experience 
5 Days, 5 Nights 
Choose from the following 2013 dates:
February 7-12
February 21-26
March 14-19
March 21-26
March 28-April 2

Backcountry skiing is becoming extremely popular. Away from the busy crowds, this week gives you the awesome experience of skiing in the wild backcountry on natural snow. Skiing ungroomed snow can be challenging for a lot of people, meaning your first days in the backcountry can be harder work than expected. 

During our Backcountry Ski Experience program, you spend three days with your ski guide looking at how you can adapt your technical and tactical skills to help you ski natural snow more effectively. On the fourth day, we use the lifts on Mt Washington to access the awesome terrain found outside the resort's boundaries, a great place to put your new skills to the test. Morning yoga classes, spa facilities and treatments help relax and refresh your body and mind.

Arrival Day
Arrive from 3pm - Settle into the lodge. Enjoy the hot tub, steam room and dinner with your fellow Coastal Trek guests before your early morning yoga class the following day.
Days 1, 2 & 3
  • Early morning yoga class (6:30 AM).  This is the perfect way to warm up and stretch out your muscles for the upcoming day on the slopes. 
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Depart for Mt. Washington and your ½ day Ski Lesson. The focus is on elevating your ski skills for your upcoming backcountry excursion. 
  • Return to lodge and un-wind and enjoy the benefits of therapeutic massage.
  • Dinner, sleep and repeat…
Day 4
Your Backcountry outing is today! Enjoy a hearty breakfast and depart for Mt Washington to meet up with Island Alpine Guides. This is the day to make your guides proud and put your new skills to use out of bounds on Mt Washington. Return to lodge for a restorative yoga class.
Departure Day
Breakfast, stories and goodbyes! Depart after breakfast.

$2595 /person 
Includes: 
5 nights accommodation; meals; transportation; 3 massages; 4 yoga classes; lift tickets; 3 x ½ day ski lessons and one full day of guided backcountry skiing with a certified guide.
Personal equipment and clothing not included.


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Nigel and friends, heli-access skiing

Heli-Access Ski Experience
5 Day, 5 Nights
Choose from the following 2013 dates:
February 7-12
February 21-26
March 14-19
March 21-26
March 28-April 2

Heli-Access skiing is the ultimate experience for those of you who want to reach otherwise unreachable heights - awesome terrain, skiing fresh tracks in the wild backcountry. Skiing ungroomed snow can be challenging for a lot of people, meaning your first days in the backcountry can be harder work than expected.

During our Heli-Access Backcountry Performance program, spend 3 days developing your skills at Mount Washington, before jumping in a helicopter with Island Alpine Guides and head off into the wilds of Vancouver Island for an unforgettable ski adventure. Daily yoga, spa facilities and treatments at the lodge help you relax and unwind and prepare for the day ahead.

Arrival Day 
Arrive from 3pm - Settle into the lodge. Enjoy the hot tub, steam room and dinner with your fellow Coastal Trek guests before your early morning yoga class the following day. 
Days 1, 2 & 3
  • Early morning yoga class (6:30 AM).  This is the perfect way to warm up and stretch out your muscles for the upcoming day on the slopes. 
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Depart for Mt. Washington and your ½ day Ski Lesson. The focus is on elevating your ski skills for your upcoming backcountry excursion. 
  • Return to lodge and un-wind and enjoy the benefits of therapeutic massage.
  • Dinner, sleep and repeat…
Day 4
Your Backcountry outing is today! Enjoy a hearty breakfast and depart for Mt Washington to meet up with Island Alpine Guides. This is the day to make your guide proud and put your new skills to use out of bounds on Mt Washington. Return to lodge for a restorative yoga class. 
Departure Day
Breakfast, stories and goodbyes! Depart after breakfast.

$2595/ person
Plus $250/ person, 4:1 guest to guide ratio
Plus $335/ person, 3:1 guest to guide ratio
Plus $500/ person, 2:1 guest to guide ratio
Plus $1000/ person, 1:1 guest to guide ratio

Includes: 5 nights accommodation; meals; transportation; 3 massages; 4 yoga classes; lift tickets; 3 x ½ day ski lessons and one full day of guided backcountry skiing with a certified guide. Personal equipment and clothing not included. 
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Snowshoe adventures in winter wonderland

Snowshoe & Yoga Experience
Weekend
Choose from the following 2013 dates:
Feburary 8-10
Feburary 22-24
March 15-17
March 22-24
March 29-31

Snowshoeing is a fantastic way to explore the winter wonderland of Vancouver Island. Experience wild backcountry, stunning winter views, good company and trails to suit your fitness level with our experienced guides - right from the back door of the Coastal Trek Lodge. After an invigorating day out, return to the lodge to relax in the hot tub & steam room, enjoy delicious dining and stories by the fire. Soothe aching muscles with a massage, by prior arrangement.

Friday
Arrive from 3pm - Settle into the lodge. Enjoy the hot tub, steam room and dinner with your fellow Coastal Trek guests before your early morning yoga class the following day. 
Saturday
  • Early morning yoga class - optional (6:30 AM).  This is the perfect way to warm up and stretch out your muscles for the upcoming day in the great outdoors. 
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Depart for Snowshoe experience on Forbidden Plateau or local mountains
  • Return to lodge and un-wind in the hot tub & steam room
  • Dinner with Chocolate Fondue, share stories by the fire
Sunday
  • Early morning yoga class - optional (6:30 AM). 
  • Continental Breakfast
  • Depart for half day Snowshoe experience on Forbidden Plateau or local mountains
  • Lunch at the lodge, stories and goodbyes! 
  • Depart after lunch
 
$495 /person *special introductory offer!
*Add $100 to enjoy a relaxation massage during your stay.
Includes: 2 nights accommodation; all meals including delicious Chocolate Fondue; 2 yoga classes (optional); 1 x full-day & 1 x ½ day Guided Snowshoe; optional massage add-on. Personal equipment and clothing not included. Snowshoe equipment rentals can be arranged on request for an additional fee.
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Winter Smiles

Design Your Own Stay
Can't make our dates? 
Want to stay longer? Only have weekends free?


Contact us with what you want. We offer flexible 'design your own stay' packages to meet your needs on our Winter programs. For example, if you only have weekends free, some programs can be split over two separate weekends or made longer/ shorter to suit your needs. Don’t be shy! Just phone us and ask and we’ll see what we can do for you.   


 

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Benefits of a Coastal Trek Stay

  • Perfect Location - peace, privacy & comfort
  • Immersed in Nature - fresh mountain air
  • No Distractions - focus on your health
  • Caring and Knowledgeable Staff - feel supported
  • Be Inspired - balanced program of activities, treatments and relaxation
  • Find Health - experience nourishing whole foods & super foods
  • Renew Energy - re-energize body, mind & soul