Igloo Camping
Jun 23, 2010 | 1:51 pm
#1
Original Poster
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 31
Igloo Camping
Hi Everyone,
I am in the beginning stages of planning a winter trip with my wife to Canada. It will include some skiing in and around Whistler, BC. Also, wanted to try camping overnight in a igloo. I've gotten some information at themountainschool.com but don't want to limit my choice to just one.
Any recommendations or information would be really appreciated! Thanks.
I am in the beginning stages of planning a winter trip with my wife to Canada. It will include some skiing in and around Whistler, BC. Also, wanted to try camping overnight in a igloo. I've gotten some information at themountainschool.com but don't want to limit my choice to just one.
Any recommendations or information would be really appreciated! Thanks.
Jun 24, 2010 | 10:02 am
#2
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Body in Downtown YYZ, heart and mind elsewhere
Programs: UA 50K, refugee from AC E50K, Marriott Lifetime Plat
Posts: 5,169
Whistler is pretty far south. If you want a more realistic igloo experience, you'll have to go much further north.
Temps in Whistler can often exceed 0C. More authentic igloo experiences will take place in parts of Canada where a warm day is -15C and an average day is around -20C or lower.
Temps in Whistler can often exceed 0C. More authentic igloo experiences will take place in parts of Canada where a warm day is -15C and an average day is around -20C or lower.
Jul 12, 2010 | 12:46 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: YVR
Programs: Non-status bottomfeeder
Posts: 829
The interior of BC features numerous ski resorts which will have a much colder average temperature without needing to get too far from YVR (think 4 hour drive maximum).
Ski resorts such as Silver Star, Apex, Red Mountain or Big White can be an option which you could look into.
Ski resorts such as Silver Star, Apex, Red Mountain or Big White can be an option which you could look into.
Jul 12, 2010 | 9:00 pm
#4
Join Date: May 2003
Programs: NZ Silver, AC SE100K, Westjet, Marriott, Global Entry
Posts: 6,842
The interior of BC features numerous ski resorts which will have a much colder average temperature without needing to get too far from YVR (think 4 hour drive maximum).
Ski resorts such as Silver Star, Apex, Red Mountain or Big White can be an option which you could look into.
Ski resorts such as Silver Star, Apex, Red Mountain or Big White can be an option which you could look into.
Jul 14, 2010 | 12:22 pm
#5
Join Date: May 2008
Location: YVR
Programs: Aeroplan, Fairmont Pres Club, Starwood Gold, NEXUS
Posts: 109
For a real igloo experience, try the ice hotel outside of Quebec City.
http://www.icehotel-canada.com/
It's a once in a lifetime experience.
http://www.icehotel-canada.com/
It's a once in a lifetime experience.