Guided Backcountry Ski Traverses in Western Canada

Guided Ski Traverses in the Canadian Rockies, Selkirks and Monashee Ranges of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada

Wapta Ski Traverse

Canadian Rockies, Banff National Park

5-day hut-to-hut ski traverse along the glaciated divide of the Canadian Rockies in Banff National Park, north of Lake Louise

North America’s best hut-to-hut traverse, all above-treeline skiing, relatively easy summit ascents en route, reliable snow conditions until the end of May, relatively easy skiing terrain.

Required: good fitness, previous ski touring experience, the ability to carry an overnight pack with lightweight food and sleeping bag for five days (about 12-14kg) necessary.

Bow-Yoho Ski Traverse

Canadian Rockies, Banff & Yoho National Parks

6-day hut-to-hut ski traverse along the glaciated divide of the Canadian Rockies in Banff and Yoho National Parks, north of Lake Louise

One of North America’s best hut-to-hut ski traverses, all above-treeline skiing, relatively easy summit ascents en route, reliable snow conditions until the end of May, relatively easy skiing terrain.

Required: good fitness, previous ski touring experience, the ability to carry an overnight pack with lightweight food and sleeping bag for six days (about 14-16 kg).

Wilderness Ski Traverses

Bugaboos to Rogers Pass, Selkirks, Monashees and Rockies Ski Traverses / Canada

Backcountry Ski Traverses through the remote wilderness of the Canadian Rockies, the Selkirks or the Monashee Ranges.

Bugaboos to Rogers Pass, Rogers Pass to Mica Creek, Southern Monashees Traverse and many more. These ultimate winter backcountry ski touring adventures are suitable for hearty skiers with extensive ski touring experience, who do not mind carrying a large backpack and winter camping. Some itineraries require helicopter access.