Tantalus Heli-accessed Ski Touring (Jim Habrel Hut)

Jim Haberl Hut is situated in a col within the Tantalus Range high above Squamish. The terrain around the hut is well-suited for ski mountaineering and steep skiing. Depending on the group objectives and snow conditions, your guide will discuss the ski objectives with you.

During winter, the hut is inaccessible by foot and is best reached via a short helicopter flight from Squamish Airport.

The Jim Haberl Hut is a one-storey building that features a spacious kitchen, a cozy common area, and two sleeping rooms that can accommodate up to 12 people. The kitchen is equipped with everything necessary to prepare a meal in the backcountry.

Transport: Transport to Squamish Airport is not included.

Day 1

• 8:00 am meet at Squamish Airport for gear check, waiver signing, and Helicopter instructions.
• 9:00 am take a short helicopter flight to the hut
• Drop gear off at the hut and possibly ski the rest of the afternoon.
• Evening meal with Guide and debfief.

Day 2

• Morning Breakfast.
• 9:00 am Skiing until afternoon
• Evening meal with Guide and debrief.

Day 3

• Morning Breakfast.
• -Possibly Ski until the scheduled helicopter flight back to Squamish Airport.
• Debrief

Rentals/Purchase:

If you require rentals, we have teamed up with local companies to provide discounted rates. Visit our rental page HERE for more information!

Equipment:

• Touring skis or splitboard and skins
• Poles (telescopic poles required for splitboarders)
• Ski / snowboard boots
• Lift pass
• 45L + pack
• Light Sleeping Bag
• Sleeping Pad
• Headlamp with fresh batteries
• Water bottle(s) (Minimum 1L capacity)
• Multi-tool
• Sunglasses, sunscreen
• Goggles & Helmet
• Personal Care Kit (toilet paper, toothbrush/toothpaste, personal medical drugs)
• General Repair Kit: to repair packs, clothing, Thermarest, etc.
• Blister kit/First Aid
• Avalanche safety kit
• Harness (optional depending on location)
• Glacier travel kit (optional depending on location and only if you know crevasse rescue)
• Ski and/or boot crampons depending on conditions and objective
• Mountaineering axe depending on conditions and objective

Optional:

• Thermos
• Ear Plugs
• Reading Material
• Camera
• Bandana
• Map, compass, GPS
• Field book and pencil
• Watch (with altimeter, barometer, compass, thermometer)
• Hut Booties/Slippers