Tantalus Alpine Adventures

The Tantalus Range – all the adventure, none of the bushwacking!

Using the picturesque Haberl Hut in the heart of the Tantalus Range 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 Area:

We will camp high in the alpine at the col between the mountain peaks of Dione & Serratus. Just northwest of Squamish, the area 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 camping area is surrounded by glaciers and rock. Basically put on a harness and start the adventure at the tent.

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 Traverse – 5.6
SE Face of Dione – 4th Class
SW Buttress of Dione – 5.10-
East Ridge of Alpha – 5.7
NW Buttress of Alpha – 4th Class
West Face of Serratus – 4th Class
North Face of Serratus – Snow & Ice
Red Tusk – 5.6

Trip Options:

We offer a variety of trip length options depending on how long you would like to spend in this alpine paradise and what the objectives are. Our most popular is the 2-day Tantalus Traverse but we also offer 3 day, 4 day and longer trips as well.

2-Day Trip: $1,299 / person with 2 climbers ($2,599 for a single climber)
3-Day Trip: $1,699 / person with 2 climbers ($3,299 for a single climber)
4-Day Trip: $1,999 / person with 2 climbers ($3,899 for a single climber)

These prices include the helicopter flight as well as the guide and group gear but not your food.

Custom Booking

Custom Dates Available

Just let us know what dates will work for you and we will put together a custom package.

September 23rd to 25th, 2023

Deposit Required: $500.00

1 spots remaining

Group Size	1 persons
Pricing	Group of 1: $2,499.00 Group of 2: $1,299.00 Group of 3: $1,299.00

Fine Print:

A $500 deposit is due upon booking.
The final payment due 60 days prior to the trip.
Trips subject to 5% GST.
We highly recommend Travel & Medical insurance.
Be sure to look over our Booking Policies.
Participants will be required to sign an ACMG Waiver as well as a helicopter company waiver

Itinerary

Sample 2-Day Itinerary:

Day 1 – Tantalus Traverse

7:30am: Meet at the Staging Area
8:30am: Helicopter ride into the hut/camping area to drop gear then onto Zenith Col
9:00am: Traverse from Zenith Col over Tantalus and down to the hut/camping area
6:00pm: Arrive back at the hut/camping area for dinner

Day 2 – Departure Day

5:30am: Breakfast
6:30am: Head out the door for close summit like Serratus
1:00pm: Back at the hut/camping area
2:30pm: Fly back to the airport

Sample 2.5-Day 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

Sample 3 & 4 Day Itineraries

Day1 – Arrival Day:

7:30am: Meet at the Staging Area
8:30am: Helicopter ride into the hut/camping area to drop gear then onto Zenith Col
9:00am: Traverse from Zenith Col over Tantalus and down to the hut/camping area
6:00pm: Arrive back at the hut/camping area for dinner

Day 2: Shorter Day:

7:30am: Breakfast
9:00am: Head out the door for a local peak like Alpha or Serratus
3:30pm: Back at the Hut
5:00pm: Dinner

Day 3 (on 4-day package)

6:30am: Breakfast
8:00am: Head out the door for a local peak maybe the seldom climbed Red Tusk
5:30pm: Back at the Hut
7:00pm: Dinner

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

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Types	Alpine, Climbing, Climbing and Mountaineering, Summer
Region	Squamish
Season	July to September
Next Departure	Sep 23 2023
Prices From	$1,299.00

What to bring

Personal Equipment:

20-30L Alpine Pack
50L Duffel
Sunglasses & Goggles
Sun and Lip Cream
Camera (optional)

Clothing:

Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
Base Layer & Bottom
Mid-Insulation Fleece or Puffy Jacket
Gore-Tex or similar weather jacket
Softshell pants
Warm Outer Puffy Jacket
Toque – Wool or Synthetic
Brimmed Cap
Light Gloves & Insulated Gloves or Mitts

Camp Gear:

Clothing (comfortable clothing for lounging around camp)
Booties (slippers or runners)
Sleeping Bag (about +5 to -5 degree range)
Small Pillow
Headlamp
Toiletries
Battery pack
3-season tent
Sleeping Pad

Climbing Equipment:

Mountaineering Boots
Climbing Helmet & Harness
Ice Axe & Crampons
Belay device & 4 locking carabiners
120cm sling
Ice screw (if you have one)
Personal Prussic

Food:

Cardboard box or tote for:
Lunch and snacks for each day
1L of Water or Tea
Breakfast for Day 2 & 3
Dinner for Day 1 & 2
Note: BBQ, stove, pots & pans etc. will be provided.

Note – no extra baggage will be allowed over and above each persons day pack, food box and 50l duffel. Extra equipment may result in additional charges or exclusion from the trip.