5 Star Wilderness

It’s here in the remote wilderness of the South Chilcotin Mountains, tucked away in the southwest corner of British Columbia, that the number of stars that sprinkle the vast night sky far exceeds the highest thread-sheet count. Where freshly caught wild trout cooked over the campfire is savoured more than the finest culinary experience. And, where, a view of towering mountain ranges doesn’t come at a “superior” cost.

Between the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau, you’ll find ancient game trails, glacial fed rushing rivers, and wild flowering meadows all within easy walking distance to nature’s own masterpiece. And, naturally, deluxe amenities such as fresh alpine air, pristine glacial water, and azure blue skies all just part of the service.

Here, Mother Nature has surpassed herself. It’s what we, at Chilcotin Holidays, like to call 5 Star Wilderness. Experience it for yourself.

First Star: The Terrain

Hiking Chilcotin Mountains Experience the most unique terrain. Rounded tops and broad U-shaped valleys are characteristic traits of the Chilcotin Mountains. The combination of distinctive glaciated shale terrain and glaciated rounded mountain tops are rarely found in North America. This makes the alpine easily accessible and summitting the mountains challenging yet obtainable.

Second Star: The Climate

Experience the warmth on your back from the midday sun. Located on the leeward side of the Coast Mountains, the South Chilcotin Mountains lie within a transition zone between the Coast Mountains and the Chilcotin Plateau. Hiking Alpine This favored position produces a rainshadow — meaning sunny skies, a dry and, almost, bug-free environment.

Third Star: The Plant Diversity

Experience the haunting sounds of ancient forests bending to the gentle wind. Massive Douglas firs give way to trembling aspen and alpine tundra. Plants, representing both temperate vegetation to the south and boreal vegetation to the north occur together. The South Chilcotin Mountains are frequented by over 210 species of birds and 150 species of wildflowers blooming from May to September in hundreds of subalpine meadows. Inhale the heady floral fragrance as the wild blooms paint the broad hillsides with their palette of royal blue lupines, bright white and yellow alpine lillies, and Indian paintbrushes varying from shades of deep red to a delicate pink.

Fourth Star: The Wildlife

Experience the “Serengeti of North America”. Here the big game species of Californian bighorn sheep, mountain goat, grizzly, black bear, moose, mule deer, cougar, and wolf still reign. Witness eagles gliding on midday drafts or peer down into lush valley bottoms to see sows and grizzly cubs feeding on lush shoots of cows parsnip and horsetail.

On top of the Shulaps

Fifth Star: The Scenery

Experience breathtaking and stunning 360° views. Find yourself surrounded by sweeping mountain vistas and panoramic views of wide open valleys. Enjoy an open-air lunch surrounded by mountain ranges, and witness nature’s artwork, as the hillsides become a natural canvas for the blossoming wildflowers painted with its vibrant colours. Be gently awoken out of your reverence as the wild native trout shatters the mountain reflections on the surface of the glacial fed turquoise lake. Overhead, summer blue skies are made more vibrant by the white of the mountaintops dusted by snow. And, as days become cooler, the mountains become ignited with the fiery autumnal hues of the fall foliage of deep reds, warm oranges, and varying shades of yellow.

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