DISCOVER WELLS GRAY

Meeting and Transportation

We provide comfortable 4WD transportation to trailheads starting from easy to find meeting points.

You will be informed which of our two main meeting points is the one for your trip:

• Wells Gray Information Centre parking lot – in Clearwater at the junction of Highway 5 and the Clearwater Valley Road (Wells Gray Park road). Meet at the east end of the parking lot furthest from the Centre.
• Helmcken Falls Lodge car park - 34.5 km (21.3 miles) north on the Park road. Helmcken Falls Lodge is a distinctive historic lodge is the last building on the right side of the road before the main Park entrance, just after Wells Gray Golf Resort – meet in car park just off highway.

Trips normally start at 9.00a.m. or 2p.m., but this may vary. Please arrive 10 minutes before departure.

The guide will be driving a silver Ford Explorer SUV or silver Toyota Tacoma pick-up truck.

Food and Drink

Full day trip – lunch and snack provided

Half day trip – snack provided

We recommend that you bring at least 1litre/2 pints (half day) or 1.5 litres/3 pints (full day) of water per person.

Feel free to bring your own extra energy snacks or please let us know of any special dietry needs in advance.

What to Wear

Please bear in mind that in the mountain setting of Wells Gray Country, weather conditions can change quickly, and it is advisable to always be prepared for cool or wet weather, even in summertime. It is best to dress in layers. Essentials are:

• Water/windproof outer layer
• Hiking boots or supportive trail shoes
• Sun/rain hat

Mosquitoes are a part of life in rural Canada - love them or leave them! We recommend that you wear or carry spare clothing to cover arms and legs to protect from insects (and strong sun).

What to Bring

These are the basics in our view, the rest is up to you!

• Water bottle (1 to 1.5 litres per person)
• Comfortable small or medium backpack
• Insect repellent
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Camera and/or binoculars

We can usually help out with spare gear with advance notice, just let us know.

Your Safety

Safety in the backcountry environment where we operate is our priority, but an element of risk is inherent in any outdoor trip.

All clients are required to sign a liability release.

We reserve the right to change or cancel trips in response to weather conditions and other events beyond our control.

Our guides carry first aid and safety equipment including satellite phone and bear protection.