Trail Running Tours

Run on a unique guided hut to hut route

The Experience

Explore and run historic mountain trails, and stay in our well equipped and full hosted backcountry camps.

You will begin your adventure by taking a spectacular flight to a remote and stunning alpine lake (from either our base or another location – such as Whistler or Vancouver – for an additional cost), or by running into the park from our base.

Catered to your goals, experience and fitness level your guide/s will uncover the magic of the South Chilcotin. You could expect to run/walk over remote mountain passes, travel through stunning alpine meadows, cross creeks, and to experience a variety of different terrain and ever-changing mountain trails that can be technically challenging. Multiple route options are typically available each day, and learn about the history of the region and the local flora and fauna. What an experience!! Choose from 4 day, 5 day and 7 day Trail Running Tours.

It’s a great idea to spend a night or two in the area before/after joining us for a trip. Our base (and where you will start your trip) is located at Tyax Lodge.


Tours

All tours have a four person tour minimum requirement

4 Day Running Tour

Flight start from Tyax Adventures Base

Price: $2,150 per person
Hike Type: Multi-use, remote and historic backcountry trails
Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Daily Distance: 15-25kms
Daily Run Time: 5-7 hours
Fitness Rating: Level 2 or 3
Dates: Choose your own dates.

5 Day Running Tour

Flight start from Tyax Adventures Base

Price: $2,570 per person
Hike Type: Multi-use, remote and historic backcountry trails
Duration: 5 Days, 4 Nights
Daily Distance: 15-25kms
Daily Run Time: 5-7 hours
Fitness Rating: Level 2 or 3
Dates: Choose your own dates.

7 Day Running Tour

Start by foot from Tyax Adventures Base

Price: $3,055 per person
Hike Type: Multi-use, remote, and historic backcountry trails
Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights
Daily Distance: 15-25kms
Daily Run Time: 5-7 hours
Fitness Rating: Level 2 or 3
Dates: Choose your own dates.

All prices are subject to taxes + booking fees.


Mixed Group Availabilities

Travelling alone or a with a smaller group? The below dates are currently available to join other guests!

  • TBD

Don't see any dates here? Ask our staff about starting a trip!


    • Your choice of a scenic floatplane flight to an alpine lake to start, or run into the park via a local trail head.

    • 3 to 7 days of running and exploring remote and fun mountain trails.

    • Some walking to reach the top of mountain passes. Depends ultimately on length of your trip and routes taken – see FAQ’s below.

    • Experienced, friendly and professional guide/s.

    • All healthy and nutritious meals from lunch on the first day to lunch on the final day.

    • 2 to 6 nights double occupancy accommodation in our backcountry camps.

    • Unbeatable mountain vistas and stories for a lifetime.

    At Camp

    • A camp host to greet you and maintain camp.

    • A cozy bed in a dual occupancy canvas walled tent (2 people per tent typically)

    • Three meals a day when in the mountains. Includes a hot breakfast and dinner prepared by the host, and self prepared and packed lunches for on the trails. A packed lunch prepared by Tyax Adventures is also included on your first day.

    • Filtered water to fill your hydration packs and bottles.

    • Sleeping bags, sleeping pad/mattresses, and pillows.

    • Fleece jackets to help keep you warm in the evenings.

    • Crocs footwear to wear while in and around camp.

    • Outdoor hot showers with soap.

    • An outdoor pit toilet that is basic in nature but fully stocked

    • If ordered and paid for more than 30-days in advance – beer, wine and/or cider.

    • The opportunity to dry out wet clothes and/or shoes, with a wood fired stove

  • Essential Items

    A 20 to 30 litre pack as you need to carry the items below:

    • Daily lunch and snacks provided by Tyax Adventures.

    • 2 to 3 litres of water daily.

    • Personal medications necessary – including tylenol and/or ibuprofen.

    • Light weight and packable jacket that is ideally water proof/wind proof.

    • Bear Spray and know how to use it (recommend 1 between 2 people)

    • A change of camp clothes as you deem necessary.

    • Personal toiletries (soap is provided, but not hair care products etc.)

    • Head lamp

    • A sleeping bag liner/cotton sheet for in camp – see here

    • A pillow case

    • Small, packable camp towel (hot shower available) – see here

    PRO TIP

    • opportunities to fill from creeks/streams if you do not wish to carry a lot of water

    • wear the next days clothes in camp the night prior

    • opportunity to wash clothes in nearby creeks and dry out overnight with wood fired stoves

    • pack travel sized toothpaste, shampoo etc.-not full size.

    Optional Items (if space and weight permits)

    • Collapsible poles if you typically run with them

    • Light weight puffy jacket for in camp in the evenings (fleeces are provided)

    • Hat/toque, tights for in camp in the evenings (depending on the time of year visiting)

    • Phone or camera for photos

    • Personal charging device for phone/camera

    • Travel sized personal sunscreen and/or bug spray if feel necessary

  • Running – Skill Level

    Advanced Novice:
    You are comfortable running on some singletrack that has few obstacles. You prefer trails with few hills or descents.

    Intermediate:
    You enjoy running on singletrack that has various obstacles including small loose rock, roots, mud and sand. You like to test yourself with medium sized hills, even though you find them difficult. Exposure with little to no consequence is fine.

    Advanced:
    You love running singletrack and aren’t deterred by roots, rocks or most obstacles. You are not intimidated by long singletrack climbs and are confident with your personal pace. Exposure is acceptable on moderate trails.

    Expert:
    You love running in all terrain. When someone says “loose rock, mud, roots, and uneven terrain”, you say “bring it on”. Long climbs and descents with obstacles are exciting, and exposure with reasonable consequences goes unnoticed.

    Running – Fitness Level

    Level 1:
    You trail run weekly and are reasonably fit. You can run at a comfortable pace for 2 – 4 hours including running through some hilly terrain. Your average run is about 10 – 15kms, with some longer runs as a challenge

    Level 2:
    You trail run 2 – 4 times a week with a focus on fitness. Your average run is 4 – 6 hours at a moderate pace. You often find your runs including 1.5 – 2 hours of hilly or steep mountainous terrain using a run/hike techniques. Wearing a running vest with gear is not abnormal. Running multiple days is found challenging but welcomed

    Level 3:
    You trail run more than 4 times a week and are very fit. You could run/hike up 6 – 8 hours a day at a good pace, including 2+ hours of hilly and at times steep mountainous terrain. You are used to wearing a running vest ~10 lbs or more and love challenging yourself with big, back to back days

  • Please ensure you read our full Booking and Cancellation Policy before making a reservation.

FAQs

  • Yes, so come prepared to do so with a suitably sized backpack-recommend 20 litre pack as a minimum.

  • Yes. You must have a good amount of experience running/moving for a total of 5 plus hours over a single day, have a good base level of fitness and ideally be running regularly.

    If you typically run without one, it is recommended that you complete some training wearing a suitable backpack prior to visiting us.

    You should be comfortable running/walking rolling and uneven trails, uphill for anywhere between 15 minutes to 1 hour plus, crossing creeks, and be able to descend sections of trail that can be soft and sandy.

  • The trails are considered backcountry, remote and rugged in nature. Most of the 200+ kilometers of trails were originally created by horses and/or First Nations travelling on foot for the purpose of trading or hunting.

    You can expect a mixture of the following:

    • Rolling sections of trail made up of some ups and downs

    • Up hills of between 15 minutes to 1 hour plus, which require good fitness

    • Creek crossings and sections of trail that can be wet and muddy – but passable

    • Some short sections of trail that can be a little off camber and/or slightly exposed

    • The usual trail hazards, such as roots and rocks

    • Running through wide open grassland and meadows

  • You can expect to travel between roughly 15-25 kilometers per day.

    Be prepared to be on the trails for anywhere between 5 to 7 hours – but this is not all-time spent running. There is plenty of stop-start, and opportunities to snack and break to enjoy the surroundings.

  • Yes, particularly if you travel the trails/routes below.

    • Lorna Pass: 45 minutes to 1 hour

    • Elbow Pass: 45 minutes to 1 hour

    • Manson Creek Col: 1 hour to 90 minutes

    • Deer Pass: 90 minutes to 2 hours

    • Windy Pass: 1 hour to 90 minutes

    • Camels Pass: 20 to 30 minutes

    • Eldorado Pass: 45 minutes to 1 hour

    • Cabin Pass: 30 to 45 minutes

    But do not be intimidated by these numbers. A good level of fitness and attitude will help you reach the passes, and the rewards (views, the descent etc.) are ultimately worth it.