Nuk Tessli & Wilderness Lake
Saturday - Thursday (five days)
Tuesday - Monday (Six days)
This is an example for our suggested full week stay at Nuk Tessli but it's just one of many options of trip variations to NT.
We'll be happy to tailor make a trip that will suit you best. The pricing stays the same.
Day 1 - Moonlight Glacier
You'll start your adventure in the Chilcotin by taking a 20 min float plane flight from Nimpo Lake to Wilderness Lake.
After dropping your gear at the cabin and making a quick lunch, we'll head up to Moonlight Glacier.
A two hour hike will bring us to the glacier with the colourful tarns and amazing scenery.
For those interested, a hike on the glacier is possible.
We'll head back to the cabin for the night.
Day 2 - Flat Top Mountain
Today, is all about alpine views.
A 450 meters climb will bring us up to the Flat Top Mountain plateau.
The views of the Monarch mountain massif and the Coastal Mountains are amazing. If you're brave enough, you can jump in the beautiful alpine lake and if you have the energy, you can climb up to the middle pyramid where the views will get even more spectacular.
In the afternoon we'll head back to the Wilderness Lake Cabin.
Day 3 - Hiking to Nuk Tessli
It's time to say goodbye to Wilderness Lake and head to Nuk Tessli.
The five hour hike will take us through some alpine meadows, beautiful forest and octopus lake down (200 meters lower) to Nuk Tessli where we'll have the warm hot tub waiting for us =).
At Nuk Tessli you'll get your own private cabin for your group / family.
Day 4 - Boundary Lake canoe day
Today, we'll take a break from hiking and try some canoeing.
Our objective - Boundary Lake. Boundary Lake is located just on the Tweedsmuir Park boundaries.
A short ride with the motor boat will take us to the end of Nuk Tessli Lake, where we'll hike for about 150m to Cohen Lake and to the start of our canoeing experience.
On the way, we might see some Bald Eagles and their massive nests.
We'll paddle Cohen Lake to it's end, while enjoying the amazing feeling of true wilderness, the refreshing breeze and hopefully some Canadian Loons.
At the end of Cohen Lake, we'll leave the canoes and hike for about 2.5 km to Boundary Lake through beautiful meadows, with many-a-colored flowers in full bloom, and plethora of mushroom varieties.
At Boundary Lake, we'll paddle to one of the islands and have lunch.
No portaging needed!
Day 5 - Angelheart Lake Loop hike
After a hearty breakfast, we'll be going on a full-day hike to Angealheart Lake. The hike starts with a short boat ride to the Sandy Beach, where the trail head is.
After an hour of hiking up the forest, we'll get above the treeline and the beautiful view of Wilderness Mountain and Flat Top Mountain will be on our backs, making us turn around quite often in wonder.
Then, the trail will take us to Angelheart Lake, going through North Pass Lake.
From Angealheart Lake, we'll get a great view of the massive Coastal Mountains to the South.
After a short break, we'll start our descent to Nuk Tessli where a warm hot tub will be waiting for you.
Day 6 - Flight to Nimpo Lake / Hiking the Mammaries or Avalanche Ridge.
For those who are starting their trip on Saturday, today (Thursday), you'll be flying back to Nimpo Lake.
For those who are starting their trip on Tuesday, you have one more day to enjoy our beautiful wilderness and what better way to do than going up the Mammaries or Avalanche Ridge with the spectacular alpine views.
Day 7 - Back to Nimpo Lake
A morning flight back to Nimpo Lake.
