The Valhalla Lodge is located north of Nelson BC, in the Kootenay region of the Selkirks. These mountains are known for their remoteness, ruggedness and champagne powder.
Staging is from Burton. Plan on spending the night in Nakusp, BC, at an extra cost.
The Valhalla Lodge is RUSTIC and COZY. This is an older-style 'lodge' that was built when people were happy with non-heated huts. There are five rooms for ten people.
All participants are required to have AST2, and to actively participate in morning avalanche condition discussions.
NOTE: Valhalla Lodge is booked for two more years - 2029 and 2030. Possibly get more bookings later.
THIS Camp will focus on active volunteers first.
Lodge and Heli cost is $1,755 per person.
Food, accommodation and tips are extra.
Once you are accepted onto the trip, the deposit is due. Payable via ETRANSFER to the TREASURER ONLY. Then you are placed on the trip.
Group coffee, tea and cream is provided.
Required Items to Bring:
Skis, poles, skins, transceiver, shovel, and probe.
Personal breakfasts and lunches.
Shared dinner one night.
An excellent attitude and ability to get along with 9 other people in a tight space.
Recommended Items to Bring:
Musical instruments and good singing voices are encouraged.
How to Get There:
Event Directions:
Drive to Nakusp on January 29th.
Drive to Burton on January 30th, and fly in.
Day 1 is Companion Rescue Scenario and pit digging.
Day 2-7 is skiing
Day 8 is cleaning the lodge, and flying out.
Consider purchasing Cancellation Insurance.
There are NO refunds as we are a non-profit club. If you do have to bail, a replacement will first come from the approved wait list. If that fails, then Participant can find a replacement. The Replacement will reimburse the Bailer.
Cancellation Policy If a participant is unable to attend a paid course or trip, there will be no refund unless the participant finds a suitable replacement that is acceptable to the trip coordinator. Acceptable waiting list candidates will have priority. It will then be the participant's responsibility to recover funds from the replacement. If the coordinator cancels an event, participants get a refund (less any non-recoverable costs). Note that ACC National does not refund hut fees due to weather, delay, closures, or any other reasons. The Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC is a not for profit club and we only charge attendees what it costs us to provide courses or trips.
Waiver and Membership Requirement
Participation in this activity is subject to you having a current membership and a current signed
ACC Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks Agreement (the “Waiver”), which is signed in conjunction with purchasing/renewing your membership.
A separate Waiver is not required. Your membership Waiver in place at the time of the activity will apply to your participation in this activity. You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca. If your
membership renews prior to the activity taking place, you will be required to agree to a new Waiver upon renewal, this new Waiver will apply to your participation in this activity. By proceeding with the booking, you agree to the foregoing waiver terms. Bookings
without a current Waiver at the time of the activity will be cancelled.
The Waiver is a legal document by which you waive or give up the right to sue or claim compensation following an accident. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY! You can review your completed waiver by logging onto your profile at alpineclubofcanada.ca.
Registration for this event opens on Wednesday, April 01, 2026 at 06:00 AM.