2009 Springs & Corn
"Springs & Corn is an adventure that comes in BIG sizes. Our plan is to go heliskiing and to heli-board BIG Mountain velvety smooth corn snow in the morning and then spend the afternoon fishing for BIG Spring/King Salmon."
Experienced guides, both heliskiing and fishing, will help out every step of the way. Your accommodation is at the historic Tweedsmuir Park Lodge situated on 50 acres of private land within Tweedsmuir Provincial Park. The lodge property borders the world class Atnarko River so your first fishing hole is only steps away.
Our heli-skiing and heli-boarding terrain is the spectacular Coast Range glaciers and neve. The snow stability is generally well consolidated this time of year, which means we can utilize steeper and more challenging terrain and couloirs. In short.. "Kick Ass"! It is usually up to you and your abilities where we will go. Bella Coola and its unparalleled, rugged, and angulated terrain is perfect for spring/summer corn-snow skiing and boarding. The runs are, on average, 3000 vertical feet (900 meters) long and groomed to perfection by nature. Simply put, we will follow the sun around to find the ideal conditions, so don't forget your sunscreen!
We will be river fishing for the great Spring/King Salmon (Chinook). These mighty fish average in size from 25lbs (12kg) to 35lbs (16kg), but catching Salmon up to 50lbs (23kg) is not unusual. You will also have the opportunity to catch Rainbow Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Dolly Varden with an average size of 2-4 lbs (1.5kg). The Bella Coola Valley is rightfully famous for its river fishing and compares favorably to internationally known rivers throughout BC and Alaska.
The fishing technique we use is plugging and casting with a plug, bait, and lures. Fly-fishing is possible but more challenging due to river depth, speed, and fish holding. But hey, it is really up to you and your technique. Many Springs/Kings are taken annually on fly! All fishing equipment is included in your tour: waders, rods, reels, bait, plugs and lures. However please bring your own fishing equipment if you prefer or if you want to fly fish as we will not be supplying fly fishing gear. Just remember, big rods and reels are needed, fast sinking fly line and 20 + lb (8 kg +) line is recommended. Preparation of fish for shipping is available locally. This can be by freezing the fish or smoking them. Your daily quota is 4 Salmon and only one of those can be over 65 cm in length.
All guests are required to read and sign our Waiver of Liability.
3 days - $5180 25, 000 v ft
4 days - $6480 34, 000 v ft
5 days - $7580 42, 000 v ft
All prices are in Canadian dollars. GST tax rates are 2.5% for International guests.
Your accommodation is at the historic Tweedsmuir Park Lodge and a minimum of 4 guests are required per week.
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