Tourism Smithers

Burnie Glacier Chalet

Box 4222, Smithers, BC V0J 2N0
p:250.847.2854 f:250.847.2854 | info@bearmountaineering.ca | http://bearmountaineering.ca

We offer three-week, serious, high altitude expeditions in the arctic environment of Kluane Park, three-day summer hikes through mountain meadows and everything in between! Beginners welcome! Your mountain guide Christoph Dietzfelbinger is certified by the ACMG /UIAGM. He has many years of expereince in the high mountains of Europe and North America. Join him for an unforgettable mountain experience.

Backcountry skiing and mountaineering from a remote, comfortable, and beautiful mountain lodge - that's what the Burnie Glacier Chalet in the Howson Range is all about. Lots of snow, the best backcountry ski terrain, an experienced ACMG/ UIAGM mountain guide, fantastic tree runs and glacier runs, high icy peaks - just step out the door and find yourself in the northern Coast Mountains of British Columbia, Canada, 50 km from Smithers, as the helicopter flies. In the summer, the Howsons are awash with wildflowers, while ice and rock ridges lure mountaineers.

Carry your own weight. Carry your own pack.

Carry your own weight. Carry your own pack.

Backcountry skiing and mountaineering from a remote, comfortable, and beautiful mountain lodge

Backcountry skiing and mountaineering from a remote, comfortable, and beautiful mountain lodge

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Smithers Olympic Torch Relay Event

Day 93 of the Olympic Torch Relay saw a massive event in Smithers, coinciding with the ‘Spirit of the Mountains’ winter festival antics on Main Street.

 

Live Entertainment

From our annual Fall Fair & Rodeo to two-time Juno award-winning musician Alex Cuba, Midsummer Music Festival and the Creative Roots dance group, Smithers will keep you entertained.

 

Outdoors in the Summer

The activities are limitless! Hiking, biking, boating, swimming, fishing, horseback riding… or just relaxing in view of the mountains.

 

Winter in the Mountains

Winter in the Smithers area is the most beautiful season of all, with lots to do for everyone.

 

Food and Drink

A quick bite or a fine-dining soiree, cold beer on tap or a parlor-style ice cream cone. There’s a lot of choice in Smithers.

 

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