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Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Experience a Mountain Adventure Like No Other

Winter 2021 - Feb. 10th Update - Our Lodge Is Closed

After flying into the lodge the day after we made the call to open, 9 staff have been working non-stop to get the lodge up and running and ready for guests.  This unfortunately has not gone well for us.  While trying to get our hydroelectric power system going we had a catastrophic failure that affects our power and water supply, both of which are crucial to operating the lodge during a pandemic.  We have also not been able to get reliable power from our regular generator.

We have tried so hard to make Winter 2021 happen and it is so difficult to come to the realization that we cannot make things work for this winter. We have been struggling with our hydroelectric for many winters now and have come to the conclusion that we need to revamp our winter program. We will not be taking bookings for Winter 2022 until we figure out what that will look like.

We are so sorry that we cannot host guests for a winter 2021 ski trip. After overcoming so many setbacks, we are feeling so defeated that we are now not able to operate.

Sincerely,

Claude, Andre and the rest of the Assiniboine Team

 

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Mount Assiniboine - The Story

Now Available for Purchase Online 

In his book, Mount Assiniboine — The Story, historian Chic Scott tells the story of 130 years of adventure, romance, hard work and dreams at Mount Assiniboine. All the characters are here: Walter Wilcox, the pioneer explorer of Mount Assiniboine; Sir James Outram, who, with his Swiss guides, first climbed the mountain; A.O Wheeler, who surveyed the area and was responsible for the creation of Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park; the exotic nobleman, Marquis Nicolo d’Albizzi, who discovered the area in the 1920s and brought the first skiers to the mountain; Norwegian ski pioneer, Erling Strom, who ruled like a king over the area for fifty years; Lizzie Rummel, who was awarded the Order of Canada for her gracious ways at Assiniboine; Hans Gmoser, who got his start as a mountain guide at Mount Assiniboine; legendary ski guide Sam Evans; Ken Jones, the first Park Ranger; cowboys, Al Johnston, Charlie Hunter, Chuck Millar and Jim Bagley; Sepp and Barb Renner, who turned the lodge into the modern gem that it is today and Andre Renner, Claude Duchesne and Annick Blouin, who manage the lodge now and continue the tradition.

All the stories are included in this book — exploring and climbing the mountain, surveying the Great Divide, creating the Park, building Mount Assiniboine Lodge, the glory years of skiing at Assiniboine in the thirties, the pioneer pilots (Al Gaetz and Jim Davies), the plane crashes, the renovation of the lodge in 2011, right up to the challenges and romance of today. The extensive text (110,000 words) is accompanied by almost 400 images, mainly historic, and many which have never been seen before.

This is an epic and fascinating story worthy of the big screen, set below the most beautiful mountain in the world. Mount Assiniboine — The Story is a coffee table book with an elegant cloth-covered hard cover with inlayed image, 9” x 12”, 336 pages, with 382 images (colour throughout). A collectors item, this book would make a great souvenir of your trip to Assiniboine or a present to a friend or loved one.

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Welcome to Assiniboine Lodge!

Built in 1928, Assiniboine Lodge was North America’s first backcountry ski lodge. Today it retains its rustic charm and welcoming spirit. We ski the same meadows and on the same ski runs. We hike on the same trails as our guests did 91 years ago. Nestled at the base of iconic Mt. Assiniboine, the Lodge is surrounded by soaring peaks, alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, larch trees and turquoise lakes. Located 26 kilometers from the nearest road, it is a place of incredible peace…a place for you to disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with nature, family and friends.

We spend our days outside hiking or skiing. In the winter the vast and varied terrain lends itself to alpine touring and light touring. There is something for everyone. Certified professional guides lead daily hiking and ski tours. In the winter all required safety equipment is provided by the lodge. We ensure you feel safe and secure while exploring your breathtaking surroundings.

Back at the Lodge, we share stories over tea goody. Hearty, homemade meals and fireside chats await with guests from all over the world. Later in the evening, we tuck in under cozy goose-down duvets as the stars fill the night-time sky.

We are passionate about sharing our mountain paradise with you. We invite you to join us for the unspoiled Assiniboine Lodge experience. It is truly…Like No Other!

Annick, Claude and Andre

 

 

Naiset Huts

The Naiset Huts are now SOLD OUT for Summer 2021. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Helicopter for Campground Users

Helicopter reservations for Summer 2020 campground users can be made by contacting our office at 403-678-2883.  Reservations are required for the Magog and Og Lake Campgrounds and helicopter flights cannot be reserved until your campground reservations are confirmed.  A BC Campground confirmation number will be required for helicopter reservations.

 

Flight Bookings for Summer 2020

We will begin taking flight bookings for June and July dates ONLY starting June 10th. 

Flights will start on June 26th this year. 

You will be required to BRING and WEAR a non medical mask for your flight. 

We will not be flying gear this summer.

We will not be allowing guest to travel with more than 40lbs of efficently packed gear. 

What People Are Saying:

Our group chose Assiniboine for the inspiration, something we definitely got and so much more. The Assiniboine staff was more than just welcoming, they made us all feel like family. Delicious meals, warm accommodations, and incredible knowledge on our outdoor adventures. All of that, along with the beauty of the surroundings, created the magic. Thank you!

I have done a lot of hiking throughout the Rockies and elsewhere and I can honestly say none have been better than the 3 days of hiking we did just prior to the Canada Day weekend around Mount Assiniboine Lodge.

The variety and diversity of the terrain was impressive and offered a surprise around every turn. The mountain scenery and terrain around the lodge is special and with the combination of some beautiful weather we could not have asked for more. 

You may not have had this on your bucket list but it needs to be!

Would highly recommend Assiniboine Lodge. We went for the hiking and were not disappointed! Lots of great marked trails, but Claude (one of the operators of the lodge) took us on some amazing off trail hikes as well.

We would highly recommend Assiniboine Lodge. Claude, Andre and the entire staff do a bang up job of taking care of everyone.

This is a fabulous place to visit and not an experience you can get just anywhere in the world! Claude/Andre/Annick and the team make this a truly wonderful experience and the whole atmosphere in the lodge is relaxed and efficient. 

This is a memory we will retain for a very long time to come, and we would not hesitate to recommend the Lodge and the team for a very special holiday!

I just spent 4 days at Assiniboine Lodge in the Rocky Mtns, and had a great time. It was a new experience for me to sleep in a comfortable bed and have excellent meals while staying in a remote mountain location in the winter, instead of the usual stays in alpine huts.

I thoroughly enjoyed being pampered by the lodge's experienced and friendly staff, and the sauna and shower were a special treat!

What a place! You cannot find enough words to describe this place! Sure we see the Rocky Mountains  from the highway, but to be immersed into them like this is incredible!