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Ready to get you in touch with your wild side?

One of the adventure sport capitals of the world, British Columbia really has it all when it comes to outdoor pursuits. Participants on this trip will discover the lesser-explored frontier of northern British Columbia as we explore the Bella Coola valley and surrounding areas: within one amazing week you’ll pack in the beautiful Great Bear Rainforest, the epic valleys, glaciers & lakes of Tweedsmuir Park and experience the vast Chilcotin Plateau with endless alpine meadows and jagged peaks.

Be among the privileged few to have experienced the trails in these parts, and enjoy abundant wildlife viewing, sweeping vistas of waterfalls, glaciers, river valleys and all kinds of mountains! We will start our trip with beautiful lodge accommodation and multi-course meals before venturing deep into the wilderness to a private lakeside campsite. After a couple of days off-grid we’ll head back into civilization, finishing up at another cozy lodge with all necessary creature comforts on offer.

Ready to unplug and head into the wild? Then Run BC is the trip for you.

ITINERARY

PRICING & DETAILS

DATES
Week 1: July 13-21, 2022
Week 2: July 23-31, 2022

COST
A $600 deposit secures your spot, and the total cost depends upon signup date:

Standard Pricing (until April 13/23): $4095
Late Pricing (after April 13/23): $4195

Our lodge for the first four nights has a combination of queen and twin rooms. Those who opt to share a room (either as a couple in a queen or roommates in a twin) will receive a $100 per person discount on their balance payment; everyone else will have a single room. You can indicate your preference at checkout and we will accommodate based on the order in which registrations are received.

Balances are due three months prior to departure. Please refer to the FAQs for our cancellation & refund policy.

COST INCLUDES

• Pre-trip guidance + communication

• Regional flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Bella Coola on arrival day

• Regional flight from Bella Coola to Vancouver (YVR) on departure day

• Transportation: 4x4 vehicles and/or passenger vans, fuel, and drivers

• Four nights in a newly renovated, modern lodge with comfortable rooms, hot tub and fire pit with mountain views and gourmet multi-course dinners (single and double occupancy available - see pricing for details and indicate your preference when you register. We’ll accommodate everyone in the order that registrations are received)

• Two nights camping in rustic wilderness cabins or tents at established lakefront campsite deep in the mountains. Freshly cooked meals, canoeing, swimming and mountain views all around (this is rustic, communal accommodation; cabin and tent assignments are at the discretion of the guides so please ensure that you are adaptable in this regard)

• Two nights in classic, cozy Canadiana-style lakefront cabins, each with their very own wood burning stove! Communal lodge building with bar, restaurant and deck overlooking Nimpo Lake (double-occupancy rooms)

• All camping gear except sleeping bag and pillow

• All camping supplies flown in and out by float plane

• Eight unique organized & guided runs/hikes

• Raft trip with experienced wildlife guides

• Canoes to get to/from campsite

• All necessary wilderness permits

• 1 hour flightseeing tour over Hunlen Falls and the icefield (weather-dependent)

• Experienced Rogue Expeditions trip leaders & and local logistics team

• All breakfasts, all lunches & all dinners from lunch on arrival day until breakfast on departure day

• Rogue Expeditions shirt + buff
  

COST DOES NOT INCLUDE

• Transport to/from Vancouver International Airport

• Alcohol and beverages other than water (coffee always provided with breakfasts)

• Travel Insurance

• Personal purchases/souvenirs

• Sleeping bag or pillow (if desired) for campsite

• Tips (optional)

RUNNING REQUIREMENTS
This trip requires two mandatory 10 mile days (Days 5 & 7) with significant elevation change, getting to and then from our campsite (3500 ft / 1000m of climbing there, then 3500 ft / 1000m of descent to return two days later). All other routes are adjustable in terms of distance and plans will be tweaked according to the ability mix of the group.

Daily maximums are listed on the itinerary and while some hiking is to be expected (and sometimes required) given the terrain, participants should arrive prepared for trail running. Though we’ll be on established trails, please be comfortable with and excited about the idea of remote wilderness. This is grizzly bear country, and runners must be willing to comply with the safety measures outlined by our guides, including but not limited to carrying bear spray (you’ll be given thorough instruction), bells, occasionally hiking rather than running and sticking together in pairs or small groups.

GROUP SIZE
There will be a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 12 runners. Spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so early deposits are recommended!

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Your trip price includes the spectacular 19-seater regional flight from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bella Coola on arrival day and from Anahim Lake back to YVR on departure day. Arriving in Vancouver at least one day prior to the trip start date is strongly encouraged to avoid missing this flight. If you do choose to fly in on arrival day, plan for at least a 4 hour buffer at the airport. This allows time to clear immigration, collect your checked luggage, and take the shuttle bus to the domestic terminal.

You will return to the Vancouver domestic terminal the afternoon of departure day and you should be able to fly out from YVR that same evening if you choose.

Arriving in Vancouver at least one day prior to the trip start date is strongly encouraged to avoid missing this flight. If you do choose to fly in on arrival day, plan for at least a 4 hour buffer at the airport. This allows time to clear immigration, collect your checked luggage, and take the shuttle bus to the domestic terminal. Please note that if you do miss the group flight you will be responsible for getting yourself to Bella Coola. You should have no problem booking a return flight home on the final day, but again - give yourself a few hours buffer in case of delays.

2022 group flight times are as follows:

WEEK 1
July 13 arrival flight from Vancouver to Bella Coola
Departing 10:30am; arrival 11:45am

July 21 departure flight from Bella Coola to Vancouver
Awaiting final airline confirmation, but expected to arrive in Vancouver early afternoon. Registered participants will be updated once it is confirmed.

WEEK 2
July 23 arrival flight from Vancouver to Bella Coola
Departing 10:30am; arrival 11:45am

July 31 departure flight from Bella Coola to Vancouver
Awaiting final airline confirmation, but expected to arrive in Vancouver early afternoon. Registered participants will be updated once it is confirmed.

US citizens will need a passport with at least 6 months of validity left; no visas are required. Participants from other countries should check with their consulate for entry requirements.

At the time of writing (April 2022), there are NO covid testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers entering Canada. Unvaccinated travelers should NOT register for this trip at this time. Registered participants will be kept updated as things evolve, but you can get the latest information here.

Please note that travel insurance is strongly recommended. Although we hope you never need it, we've seen enough to know that it can be a lifesaver in the event of a medical emergency, flight delays that cause you to miss the start of the trip, lost baggage or cancellation on your part (break your leg two weeks before departure? Miss the flight to Bella Coola and have to book another on your own? Insurance could cover the entire cost of your trip, or that missed flight!). 

FAQS & COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS
Please note that this trip will only run if we are confident that it can be done in a reasonably safe, enjoyable and of course legal manner, and that all participants must be willing to abide by any and all safety measures that our guides and/or government officials deem necessary during this trip.

At the time of writing (October 2021), all visitors to Canada must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and produce a negative test result no more than 72 hours prior to your departing flight to Canada. You can check for the latest updates here.

In the event that Rogue Expeditions cancels this trip due to COVID-19-related issues, participants are guaranteed a full refund or credit of all payments made towards this trip, and those using a credit from a previously cancelled trip will have their credit extended again.

You can find the full cancellation/transfer policy, along with the rest of the trip-specific FAQS here.

CONTACT
Sean Meehan at sean@roguexpeditions.com

Registration is now closed for these trips!