Typical Day

06:30

Yoga stretch class. All guest are welcome to work out the kinks from the day before and get energized for the day to come.

07:00

After your morning wake up call, the aroma of fresh baking will fill your nostrils.  A hearty cooked breakfast or healthy cereals, yogurt and fruit await. During breakfast the guides provide updates on weather forecasts and plans for the day.

08:45

First group in helicopter lifts to go skiing. (The first day there is an informative helicopter and rescue briefing, and we aim to lift with the first group at 10:00)

08:45 – 12:00

After your guide checks your safety equipment, your group of four will begin the day on a ‘warm up’ run, where guests and guides get a feel for conditions. Between three and six runs are often skied before lunch, with the guide adapting the program and pace to the conditions and abilities of the group.

12:00 – 12:45

At lunch time all the groups gather for a spread of food served by the guides. When the weather is clear, the guides will opportunistically choose a scenic spot in the alpine. Healthy hot soups and tea along with a variety of sandwiches are laid out alpine picnic style.

12:45 – 15:00/16:00

The guides continue to provide a variety of the best skiing available, seeking out the most prime conditions suitable for the group with safety as the first consideration.

16:30

Upon arrival back at the chateau, ski gear is hung up in the drying room to be ready for the next day. Some guests head straight for the hot tub, while others gather in the lounge for après-ski snacks and consumption of beverages, while comparing notes on the day’s epic moments. Massages are available both before and after dinner.

16:30 – 17:30

Après-ski snacks and drinks continue in the lounge. Massages are available from when we return from skiing up until dinnertime. Snowshoeing, trips to the local City of Revelstoke, or the local hot-pools are also options to keep busy.

19:00

A casual and delicious 3 course dinner is served, while the guests, guides, and pilots share the day’s experiences and adventures.

20:00 – 22:00

Guests often gather for after dinner socializing in lounge. Massages are also available after dinner. Every Friday evening there is an enjoyable slide show, highlighting the week’s adventures and powder turns.