British Columbia · Smithers
Burnie Glacier Chalet
Operated by Bear Mountaineering
Elevation
3,320 ft
Sleeps
10
Approach
Drive-up
Approach time
0 hr
Difficulty
None
Activities
Ski, Hike
Season
Winter (late Jan to early May)
Ski quality
❄❄❄❄❄ 5/5 Destination-worthy alpine · glacier-skiing · mech-access · couloirs
Raw price
$3050 to $3100 pp/week all-inclusive (USD from CAD $4,195, heli and meals included)
Per person per night
$435
Booking difficulty
High
Book ahead
12 months
Cell service
No
Water source
Potable
Data verified 2026-04-22
Notes
Post and beam chalet in the Howson Range, most northwesterly lodge in BC. Heli from Smithers. Christoph Dietzfelbinger (IFMGA) runs the place and has for decades. Cedar sauna, solar power, legit glacier touring out the door.
Avalanche forecast
Avalanche Canada
Read the forecast →Our read of the relevant forecast center. Check the bulletin before every winter tour. ATES-style terrain calls on this site are opinions, not formal assessments.
Location
Hut
54.2700, -127.6500
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Booking opens on the operator's own site.