Tantalus Alpine Adventures
Types: Alpine, Climbing, Climbing and Mountaineering, Summer
Region: Squamish
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
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Leaving Jun 22 2024 from $1,349.00Tantalus 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 draw droppingly beautiful sunsets. 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: $1,349 / person with 2 climbers ($2,699 for a single climber)
- 3-Day Trip: $1,749 / person with 2 climbers ($3,449 for a single climber)
- 4-Day Trip: $2,099 / person with 2 climbers ($4,149 for a single climber)
- 5-Day Trip: $2,449 / person with 2 climbers ($4,999 for a single climber)
These prices include 0.2 hours of helicopter time in a Bell 206 as well as the guide and group gear but not your food.
Waiver & Risk Management:
As you know, outdoor activities involve numerous hazards including, but not limited to, avalanches, crevasses, rockfall, slips and falls, equipment failure, poor weather, etc. And while we do our best to anticipate and mitigate these hazards we cannot completely eliminate them. So, as with anything fun, you will be required to sign our Participant Release to take part in one of our courses or trips.
Custom Dates Available
June 22nd to 25th, 2024
Deposit Required: $500.00
Group Size | 2 persons |
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Pricing |
Group of 1: $4,198.00 Group of 2: $2,099.00 Group of 3: $2,099.00 |
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 a BlackSheep Participant Release as well as a helicopter company waiver
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 Tantalus
- 9:00am: Traverse 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 Tantalus
- 9:00am: Traverse 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