The story of Purcell Mountain Lodge begins in the early 1980s,
when founders Russ Younger and Paul Leeson started taking people backcountry
telemark skiing in the Purcell Mountain Range. Back then, guests slept in
Mongolian Yurts – large canvas tents with wooden floors – in a meadow at the
headwaters of the Spillimacheen River.
In 1989, inspired by the area's
diverse terrain and unbeatable powder snow, Paul and Russ decided to expand
their operation, and with the help of some dedicated friends and skilled
artisans, set out to build the finest remote mountain chalet in North America.
Mindful of the alpine ecosystem and committed to the highest ecological
standard, Paul and Russ knew that enviromental conservation had to be at the
heart of the Purcell Mountain Lodge experience, beginning with its construction.
To that end every post and beam was flown in my helicopter; and workers and
friends, instead of camping on the meadows around the site, slept in the yurts
in the valley below. Each day they trudged up the hill to continue the building
project - thereby protecting the fragile flora surrounding the Lodge and
reducing their overall impact on the area.
Paul and Russ also built a
mini hydro-electric system that harnesses clean energy off a nearby stream and
engineered an elaborate sewage treatment plant that is still today considered an
industry standard for other backcountry operations. In short, all possible
measures were taken to address their twin goals of creating exemplary guest
services without sacrificing their commitment to ecological ethics and
conservation.
The story of Purcell Mountain Lodge begins in the early 1980s,
when founders Russ Younger and Paul Leeson started taking people backcountry
telemark skiing in the Purcell Mountain Range. Back then, guests slept in
Mongolian Yurts – large canvas tents with wooden floors – in a meadow at the
headwaters of the Spillimacheen River.
In 1989, inspired by the area's
diverse terrain and unbeatable powder snow, Paul and Russ decided to expand
their operation, and with the help of some dedicated friends and skilled
artisans, set out to build the finest remote mountain chalet in North America.
Mindful of the alpine ecosystem and committed to the highest ecological
standard, Paul and Russ knew that enviromental conservation had to be at the
heart of the Purcell Mountain Lodge experience, beginning with its construction.
To that end every post and beam was flown in my helicopter; and workers and
friends, instead of camping on the meadows around the site, slept in the yurts
in the valley below. Each day they trudged up the hill to continue the building
project - thereby protecting the fragile flora surrounding the Lodge and
reducing their overall impact on the area.
Paul and Russ also built a
mini hydro-electric system that harnesses clean energy off a nearby stream and
engineered an elaborate sewage treatment plant that is still today considered an
industry standard for other backcountry operations. In short, all possible
measures were taken to address their twin goals of creating exemplary guest
services without sacrificing their commitment to ecological ethics and
conservation.
The story of Purcell Mountain Lodge begins in the early 1980s,
when founders Russ Younger and Paul Leeson started taking people backcountry
telemark skiing in the Purcell Mountain Range. Back then, guests slept in
Mongolian Yurts – large canvas tents with wooden floors – in a meadow at the
headwaters of the Spillimacheen River.
In 1989, inspired by the area's
diverse terrain and unbeatable powder snow, Paul and Russ decided to expand
their operation, and with the help of some dedicated friends and skilled
artisans, set out to build the finest remote mountain chalet in North America.
Mindful of the alpine ecosystem and committed to the highest ecological
standard, Paul and Russ knew that enviromental conservation had to be at the
heart of the Purcell Mountain Lodge experience, beginning with its construction.
To that end every post and beam was flown in my helicopter; and workers and
friends, instead of camping on the meadows around the site, slept in the yurts
in the valley below. Each day they trudged up the hill to continue the building
project - thereby protecting the fragile flora surrounding the Lodge and
reducing their overall impact on the area.
Paul and Russ also built a
mini hydro-electric system that harnesses clean energy off a nearby stream and
engineered an elaborate sewage treatment plant that is still today considered an
industry standard for other backcountry operations. In short, all possible
measures were taken to address their twin goals of creating exemplary guest
services without sacrificing their commitment to ecological ethics and
conservation.
Purcell Mountain Lodge is a home away from home.
Surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and Glacier
National Park, it is an oasis of comfort in the midst of some of North America's
most rugged and spectacular mountain scenery.
You'll arrive by
helicopter – itself an unforgettable experience – and touch down in the middle
of Canada's largest alpine meadow. As your guides unload the luggage, your hosts
will welcome you into the warmth of the Lodge, where the smell of freshly baked
goodies greets you at the door.
On your tour you'll be seduced by the
Lodge's friendly atmosphere – the smiling staff, the cozy living room, the
intimate library and the panoramic views. Local artifacts and old photographs
line the walls of this hand crafted timber-frame building, and for the guests
who return year after year, it feels like home.Purcell Mountain Lodge is a home away from home.
Surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and Glacier
National Park, it is an oasis of comfort in the midst of some of North America's
most rugged and spectacular mountain scenery.
You'll arrive by
helicopter – itself an unforgettable experience – and touch down in the middle
of Canada's largest alpine meadow. As your guides unload the luggage, your hosts
will welcome you into the warmth of the Lodge, where the smell of freshly baked
goodies greets you at the door.
On your tour you'll be seduced by the
Lodge's friendly atmosphere – the smiling staff, the cozy living room, the
intimate library and the panoramic views. Local artifacts and old photographs
line the walls of this hand crafted timber-frame building, and for the guests
who return year after year, it feels like home.Purcell Mountain Lodge is a home away from home.
Surrounded by the unspoiled wilderness of the Rocky Mountains and Glacier
National Park, it is an oasis of comfort in the midst of some of North America's
most rugged and spectacular mountain scenery.
You'll arrive by
helicopter – itself an unforgettable experience – and touch down in the middle
of Canada's largest alpine meadow. As your guides unload the luggage, your hosts
will welcome you into the warmth of the Lodge, where the smell of freshly baked
goodies greets you at the door.
On your tour you'll be seduced by the
Lodge's friendly atmosphere – the smiling staff, the cozy living room, the
intimate library and the panoramic views. Local artifacts and old photographs
line the walls of this hand crafted timber-frame building, and for the guests
who return year after year, it feels like home.
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