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Basecamp Packing List
For the basecamp trip we will be arriving by helicopter. So each person should have a personal ski bag and a medium (40L) duffel bag for their personal and camping equipment. Personal Gear List Personal Equipment: Bring your typical day touring equipment (see aurora pass app gear list) Extra Basecamp Clothing: Down Booties or small shoes for around camp (no boots) Night time puffy and insulated / warm over pants Evening Clothes (usually a dry shirt & warm socks) One pair of s
Bram Whillock
Apr 91 min read


Aurora Pass Spring Basecamps!
We are excited to offer two dates for fly-in basecamps this spring. Arrive at a sweet alpine location deep in the coast mountains, setup a comfy camp and day trip to nearby peaks, bowls, colouirs, and glaciers. Details: 3 Days, 2 Nights Arrive By Helicopter from either Squamish, Whistler, or Pemberton Flight Cost: $750 (2 ways) Equipment Needed: Day Trip Gear + Personal Camping Equipment Aurora Pass will rent tents, stoves, and fuel if you do not have your own 1000-1500m dail
Bram Whillock
Mar 182 min read
Weekend Outlook. Snow Incoming!
It looks like the drought is finally coming to an end and we will finally have some fresh snow to play around on this weekend. It looks like 40-60mm of precipitation is coming in to the Whistler area between now and Friday evening. See below for a general forecast for the upcoming weekend. Whistler Blackcomb Alpine Forecast Issued: January 28, 2026 7 AM. Next update by 2 PM. Generated using NAM12 + GFS data Today Flurries. Accumulation: 8 cm. Alpine temperature: High -1 °C.
Brenden Nielsen
Jan 281 min read
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