From the Kelowna Airport, guests will drive north on Highway 97 through Vernon to Sicamous. At Sicamous, you will turn right (east) on Highway 1. From there, travel 28 km. (17miles) to the Skyline Esso Truck Stop. The Skyline is approximately two hours driving time from the Kelowna Airport. Guests driving from the east will travel 44 km. (27 miles) west of Revelstoke to the Skyline. From Seattle or Vancouver, we recommend traveling Highway 5 (Coquihalla Toll Highway – fee $10 per vehicle) to Kamloops, then east through Sicamous on Highway 1. All of these routes are on major highways and conditions are usually good. Current Highway reports can be found at www.bchighway.com/report/ Downloadable driving directions are also available on our web site.
All guests should fly into Kelowna, BC, arriving no later than 12:00 noon the day before your trip starts.
Return flights should not be booked out of Kelowna before 8:30 PM on your last day. (we advise that it is best if you fly out the following morning)
If you live in Canada or overseas you should fly to Kelowna via Vancouver, Calgary or Toronto. Contact the following Airlines:Air Canada 1-888-247-2262West Jet 1-800-538-5696
If you live in the USA then flying via Seattle will probably be best. Contact:Alaska/Horizon Air 1-800-252-7522
To ensure that your boots arrive with you, it is recommended that you carry them as hand luggage when traveling by airplane.
If you are part of a small group the most economical way to travel to the lodge is to rent a car or mini van. Budget 1-800-268-8900National 250-765-2800, 1-800-227-7368Hertz 250-765-3822, 1-800-263-0600
Winds & Rivers Escapes offers transfer service from the Kelowna Airport to the Skyline Truck Stop. For groups from 5 to 12 people this option is probably more economical than hiring rental cars. Winds and Rivers pride themselves on excellent service, and will wait for delayed planes. The return trip costs for 2006-2007 is $655.00 CAN to the Skyline including GST. Winds and Rivers require 50% deposit at the time of booking - Visa and MasterCard accepted. For more information please call Heather and Reg Scott directly at their toll free number 1-888-545-4280 or email them at r_hscott@telus.net.
You have the option of flying via A-Star helicopter from either Kelowna Airport or Revelstoke to Mustang Powder Lodge with Kokanee Helicopters. For rates and more information please call Arrow Helicopters directly at: 1 250-837-6288, infoheli@arrowhelicopters.com or www.arrowhelicopters.com
It is best to book a flight out the following morning. The stringent new security measures for guests traveling outside of Canada require arrival two hours prior to departure. We are not able to transport guests from the lodge early to accommodate flight schedules. The following is a list of possibilities for overnight accommodation:
The Best Western Inn, Kelowna offers Mustang Powder’s guests a corporate rate of $99.00 per night. This price is for double or single occupancy and includes a deluxe continental breakfast. Up to four adults can stay in one room at $15.00 each for the 3rd and 4th person. Shuttle service to the airport is also available. To book call 1-888-860-1212 and ask for the Mustang Powder preferred rate.
Other options for overnight accommodation include:
Travelodge, Vernon 1-800-578-7878Days Inn, Kelowna 1-250-868-3297Griffin Lake lodge Bed and Breakfast (near Back to Nature Cafe) 1-250 837-7475Artist’s House Bed and Breakfast, Sicamous 1-250-836-3537Best Western, Sicamous 1-800-485-7698
Unless you are going to ski at resorts along the way, we discourage flying to Spokane, Vancouver or Calgary and then driving to Mustang Powder. Flying to Kelowna is the best plan. Due to the potential for delayed planes, lost luggage, avalanche road closure etc. we advise all of our guests to arrive in the area an extra day early and go skiing at one of the local resorts. Please be advised that the road between Calgary and Revelstoke is periodically closed for avalanche control work. Refunds cannot be given to guests who fail to arrive at our meeting spot in time for the bus and snowcat ride to the lodge.
Vancouver to the Skyline Truck Stop 518 km, 322 miles, 6.5 hoursCalgary to the Skyline Truck Stop 452 km, 281 miles, 6 hoursSeattle to the Skyline Truck Stop 634 km, 394 miles, 7.5 hoursSpokane to the Skyline Truck Stop 465 km, 289 miles, 8 hoursKelowna Airport to Skyline Truck Stop 158 km, 98 miles, 2 hours
Many of our guests enjoy doing a day or more resort skiing locally prior to cat skiing with us. Silver Star is the most conveniently located since it is only a one hour drive from Kelowna airport and 20 minutes from Vernon. Silver Star is best known for its dry, feather light champagne powder snow, famous to the Okanagan region. Silver Star has an excellent mix of terrain featuring groomed or gnarly and steep. The mid-mountain Victorian style village offers charming, comfortable ski-in/out accommodations for every budget. For more information visit: www.skisilverstar.com.
For more information about a trip to Silver Star or Big White contact Silver Star Central Reservations at 1-800-663-4431
U.S. Citizens: You must now have a passport for crossing the border. If you don’t already have one you will need to apply for one right away! If you do have a passport make sure to check the expiry date.
A final decision has been made, and US citizens do now require a valid passport to enter Canada. Also remember to pack you driver’s license or photo ID, but do not pack alcohol, firearms, drugs,fruit, tobacco or meat. The officials at the border may well pry into your personal history, the purpose of your visit, and what you are bringing with you. Please be prepared for this interrogation.
If you have an old conviction (or new one) which would be considered a criminal charge in Canada you likely will not be allowed in. This typically includes things such as DUI, drug convictions etc.
A one-time application to enter Canada for approximately $200 (and taking about 4 hours). Or, a permanent application for visitor entry can be made through the Canadian embassies in the US for a lesser amount. However, this process can take up to 16 months – so worthwhile to do for the long-term. Some persons have been successful by pre-arranging their border crossing application and carrying letters from their home police force/clergy indicating their compliance with the rules over the past few years (at least 5 years).
We suggest you communicate with a Canadian immigration office prior to your planned trip if you have such a past charge. Randon checks into this background information happen regularly.
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