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Once you have driven to our Finlayson Lake base or flown into Inconnu Lodge’s airstrip, there are two way to get into the Cirque. The most costly method is via helicopter. Since Kluane Airways no longer operates a helicopter, we would bring one in from the closest location. That may be 100 miles away or we may have one working in our area. Either way, going into the Cirque via helicopter is very expensive.

Most climbers would arrive our Finlayson Lake base or Inconnu Lodge, then fly into Glacier Lake via our DHC-2 Beaver float planes.  Glacier Lake is 102 miles to the east of Finlayson and 87 miles east of Inconnu Lodge. Flying time is normally about one hour.

 

Once at our Finlayson Lake base or Inconnu Lodge, if we have poor weather and are not able to fly into the Cirque, guests are welcome to overnight at our Finlayson Lake cabin or we may fly clients into Inconnu Lodge to overnight. This gives everyone a dry place to hang out until things clear up. If we do move you into Inconnu Lodge, then meals and accommodations would be complimentary of Kluane Airways. Mind you, if you stay too long at the lodge, we will put you to work! Check out our Inconnu Lodge Web Site, a pretty nice jump off location.

 

Kluane Airways has two Dehavilland DHC-2 Beavers for all of your flying needs. This is a six passenger float plane. It will handle roughly 1300 lbs of people and gear on each flight to Glacier Lake. A normal flight to Glacier Lake would include four passengers and all their gear. Flying time is approximately one hour. Climbers are dropped off at the north end of Glacier Lake.

 

On your way out of the Cirque, we normally complimentary overnight everyone at Inconnu Lodge. This give you time to have a shower, wash your cloths, maybe a beer or two, a great meal and a good night’s sleep. The next morning we will fly everyone out to our Finlayson base for your trip home.

 

The hike from Glacier Lake up to Ferry Meadows in the Cirque takes between 3 and 5 hours depending on your load and ability. Over the last few years Parks Canada has done a lot of upgrading on the trail. Parks Canada has also installed a cabin on the lake with storage lockers, so groups can leave some of their gear behind if they wish. There is also an old cabin on the lake that climber's regularly leave gear hanging in. The hike down to the lake from Ferry Meadows usually takes about two hours.

 

Ferry Meadows is a fairly large area and there are numerous locations to camp. A number of large over hanging rocks are always some of the choice locations.

There is a permanent out house in the meadows for your use. Make sure you bring your own paper.

All garbage taken up into the Cirque must be hauled out. Nothing is to be left or buried.

There is a very nice stream that runs through the meadows and the water is very cold and first class.

Note:
If you plan to climb Proboscis, you will want to helicopter in. It is possible to climb over the ridge from Ferry Meadows, but it is difficult and one would not want to be moving a lot of gear. It is quite steep and the rocks are very loose and unstable.

Over the years we have hosted many great trips into Proboscis, but most have been with the support of a helicopter. If you require a helicopter, talk with us as we will try to locate one working in the area.

 

Kluane Airways used to supply a satilite phone which we left in the Cirque. We do not do that any longer as service is not that great.

Many climbers are now bringing an Inreach and that will enable you to email us or friends at home at any time. They are very reliable.