Tenquille Lake Traverse

July 11-15, 2025

A pre-trip Zoom Meeting will be held approx. 1 week in advance of the trip to finalise details and logistics.

Please contact our office at info@themountainschool.com, or by phone at 1-888-892-2266 to receive updates and more information on this program!

Located in the mountains just north of Pemberton, most of the route travels along the alpine ridge systems above the stunning Lillooet River Valley.

You will start the adventure with a meeting at the Pemberton Airport, as you prepare for the flight into the start of the traverse. After a pre-flight safety briefing, you will get dropped off by helicopter at the top of treeline, north of Pemberton. You will establish the first camp a short walk away from the helicopter drop-off. The afternoon of your first day will give you a chance to scramble up Mt Ronayne above camp.

The next few days the group will spend exploring and hiking along old historic mining trails, traveling over ridges and more peaks. Each day you will be welcomed by numerous deep blue lakes, all in the upper treeline or alpine zone.

Much of the route has established trails but there is some off-trail talus scrambling involved especially when going up peaks on side trips. Campsites are all in wilderness regions and will be selected based on the conditions and group objectives each day.

After 5 days of exploration and moving camps each day, you will get picked up by 4-wheel drive on a forestry road at the Tenquille Lake trailhead, and driven back down to the Pemberton Airport where your vehicles are parked.

Gear List for the Tenquille Wilderness Traverse (note that the gear list will open as a PDF file in another window)

• Tenquille Lake Traverse Gear List

In addition to the general guidance provided by this Backpacking Gear List, there will be a detailed package of pre-trip planning materials sent out to each participant in advance of the trip with comprehensive advice on how to plan and pack for your wilderness traverse.

Trip planning will take place by email, a pre-trip Live Zoom session, and phone calls in advance, providing ample time and opportunity to ensure everyone is properly prepared.

Waiver & Medical Disclosure

Complete the required Waiver and Medical disclosure form in advance of your program. Click on the link and navigate to the specific program and date that you are registered for:
• Canada West Mountain School Waiver and Medical disclosure form

Cancellation & Transfer policy

Review the CWMS cancelation and transfer policy:
• Canada West Mountain School Refund/transfer Policy