Sunrise Summit

Sunrise Summit

Have you ever wanted to watch the sun come up from the top of a mountain? We have a beautiful location to make this bucket list item happen for our guests. Our Sunrise Summit adventure is for those brave souls who will sacrifice sleep for a sweet sunrise!

17th - 18th August (2 Days)

Tumbler Ridge, BC

Difficulty: Level 3-4

$349pp

Hiking at the peak of Sunrise Summit
Sunrise at the summit
A group of hikers at Sunrise Summit

Itinerary: Sunrise Summit

Saturday

We meet early so we can get in a short day hike in the surrounding area. The evening is for paddle boarding on Stoney Lake and eating amazing food around the campfire. Our famous hot meal is White Chicken Chilli with Cornbread scones. We retire as the sun goes down so we can be up around 2am to get on the trail. 

  • Arrive at the location between 12-2 pm (if you cannot arrive until later, no problem, we will meet up with you for dinner).

  • Organize tents and sleeping arrangements

  • Leave for day hike @2:30pm – destination, “The Lagoon”

  • Babcock Falls – optional 

  • Arrive back at camp around 6 pm

  • Dinner will be served at 7 pm 

  • Late night paddle boarding (optional)

  • Fire and Campfire Dessert

  • Quiet time by 10 pm 

Menu

  • White Chicken Chilli

  • Cornbread

  • Campfire Dessert – Nutella Stuffed Puff Pastry

  • Coffee and bagels with cream cheese and seasonal jam at Sunrise on the Summit 

Sunday

We hike our peak and set up a breakfast spot on the top while we wait for the sunrise. Coffee and snacks are served while warming up in cozy fleece.

After the main event, we hike back down and return to camp. At this point, you are welcome to nap, stay and play or head home. The backcountry hot tub will be steaming at this point and a cool dip in the lake followed by a hot tub feels amazing! We will chase you out of camp at noon. 

  • Alpine start alarm 2:00 am 

  • Leaving camp by 2:30 am 

  • Arrive at trailhead 3:30 am 

  • Summit by 5:30 am 

  • Breakfast on the mountaintop!

  • Hike down via the south side

  • Return to cabin for paddling and downtime, hammock naps, or hot tub!  

  • Leave camp by 2 pm

Please note! Lots of things can go wrong with this adventure. The weather may not cooperate, it could be socked in and rainy or cloud covered and we may not see much of a sunrise. This is all part of playing outdoors and we try to make the best experience possible for our guests, regardless of the situation, however, we do not offer refunds for these trips. Transfers to another guest are acceptable.

The Details

Getting there:

We are located 1 hour and 45 minutes from Grande Prairie and 1.5 hours from Dawson Creek. Our private entrance will be disclosed upon booking. This link shows the approximate location on the same lake (not our specific location).

Accommodation / Base Camp:

Cabins at Stoney Lake:

They are owned by Compass Mountain Outfitters and are bare-bones rustic cabins on the lake. Bunks, a propane stove and foamy’s are provided, you bring sheets, sleeping bags and your pillow. Pit toilets and lake water for washing. 

  • Cabin arrangements:

    • Cabin 1: sleeps four in twin bunks with a loft (ideal for a group of 4 friends)

    • Cabin 2: sleeps 2 with two beds (one double, one twin) 

    • Cabin 3: sleeps 2 with two beds

    • Cabin 4: sleeps 2 with two beds

    • Cabins 2,3, & 4 can be booked with a friend or as a single, but if you book as a single you may be sharing your cabin with another guest. 

    • Cabin 5: sleeps 2 on a double bed 

  • Tent Spot: pop up your tent on the property.

What’s Included

  • Includes a cabin bunk or tent space, overnight stay Saturday at a private camp with private access to Stony Lake

  • Two guided hikes

  • Use of our paddle boards on the lake

  • A backcountry hot tub

  • Set up lakeside and breakfast on the mountain! Plus tons of fun shenanigans along the way!

  • You will also receive a Sunrise Summit “survival kit” 

  • Add-on’s

  • Dinner and Dessert Saturday night: $30

  • We will be cooking our famous White Chicken Chili and Cornbread. Contains wheat, corn and dairy. 

  • Sunrise Summit hoody $65

What’s not included:

We will be hiking in the mountains, so please bring clothing for all types of weather including wind, rain and snow. Suggested items for Summit:

  • Waterproof hiking boots

  • Extra socks

  • Long pants that dry quickly

  • T-shirt

  • Long sleeve thermal or fleece layer

  • Windbreaker/rain jacket

  • Soft shell winter jacket

  • Toque or buff

  • Gloves

  • Extra pair of slip-on shoes/runners

  • Backpack

  • Headlamp

  • Poles (optional but are recommended for this trip)

  • Water bottle 1L minimum 


Suggested Items for camping and cabin or tent rentals:

  • Sleeping bag/or sheets and blankets for the cabin or tents

  • Pillow

  • Ear plugs

  • Toiletries (the only amenities are an outhouse and a lake)

  • Fold up chair

  • Set of cutlery, bowl and mug/cup

  • Food to Bring

  • Drinks for sipping 

  • Snacks for hiking, lunch for Saturday  

  • 4L of water/person