Guided Ski Touring, Heli-Assisted Ski Touring, Lodge-Based Ski Touring Weeks, Wilderness Ski Traverses & Avalanche Courses (Avalanche Safety Training 1 and 2) in the Canadian Rockies, Selkirks and Monashee Ranges of British Columbia and Alberta, Canada
Wapta Ski Traverse
Banff National Park / Alberta / Canadian Rockies
- 5-day hut-to-hut ski traverse along the glaciated divide in Banff National Park
- North America’s best hut traverse
- Alpine skiing with relatively easy ski terrain and summit ascents
- Reliable snow conditions until the end of May
- Requires good fitness, previous ski touring experience, ability to carry an overnight pack with lightweight food & sleeping bag
Bow-Yoho Ski Traverse
Banff & Yoho National Parks / Alberta & British Columbia / Canadian Rockies
- 6-day hut-to-hut ski traverse along the glaciated divide of the Canadian Rockies in Banff & Yoho National Parks
- One of North America’s best hut traverse
- Alpine skiing with relatively easy ski terrain and summit ascents
- Reliable snow conditions until the end of May
- Requires good fitness, previous ski touring experience, ability to carry an overnight pack with lightweight food & sleeping bag
Heli-Assisted Ski Touring
Selkirks, Monashees & Caribous / British Columbia / Canada
- Heli assisted ski touring weeks based at remote luxury lodges in the Selkirks, Monashees and Carribou ranges of British Columbia
- Muscle-driven powder skiing with a daily helicopter boost or two
- Suitable for those who like to ski down more than walk up
- Also suitable for fit ski touring novices
Wilderness Ski Traverses
Bugaboos, Rogers Pass, Selkirks, Monashees & Rockies / Alberta & British Columbia
- 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
- Suitable for seasoned skiers with extensive ski touring experience, who enjoy winter camping and do not mind carrying a large backpack
Backcountry Ski Tours in the Canadian Rockies – Day Trips
Banff, Yoho, Jasper & Kootenay National Parks, Kananaskis Country / Alberta & British Columbia / Canadian Rockies
- Discover the beauty of Winter in the Canadian Rockies in winter
- Backcountry ski tours in Banff, Jasper, Yoho, and Kootenay National Parks and in Kananaskis Country
- No matter the weather or conditions, we have a special place to show you.
- Surround yourself with majestic mountains, scenic glaciers, and grand vistas
Roger’s Pass
Roger’s Pass / British Columbia / Glacier National Park / Canada
- Guided ski touring courses & day trips in Roger’s Pass, Glacier National Park
- Majestic mountains, scenic glaciers, and grand vistas
- World-famous powder with 33 ft of average annual snowfall
- Short drive from Revelstoke or Golden, BC
Purcell Mountain Lodge Ski Touring
Purcell Mountains / British Columbia / Canadian Rockies
- Backcountry ski touring week in a luxurious lodge with helicopter access
- Remote touring area adjacent to Roger’s Pass with notoriously big snow pack
- Fully catered lodge, hot showers, sauna! Powder skiing in May!
- Quick access to diverse terrain: big glaciers, steep trees, mellow trees
- Suitable for beginner to expert backcountry skiers with intermediate ski ability
Sorcerer Lodge Ski Touring
Selkirk Mountains / British Columbia / Canadian Rockies
- Backcountry ski touring week in a remote lodge with helicopter access
- Ski touring area adjacent to Roger’s Pass with notoriously big snow pack
- Spacious lodge with 2- to 4- bed rooms and rustic sauna
- Big glaciers, steep trees, mellow trees and good powder well into May
- Suitable for intermediate to expert skiers with previous ski touring experience
Talus Lodge Ski Touring
Rockies Continental Divide near Canmore / Alberta / Canadian Rockies
- Backcountry ski touring in a remote lodge with heli access or approach on skis
- 3- and 4- night packages in a snowy location south of Mount Assiniboine
- Double rooms, sauna, excellent food
- Terrain from alpine over mellow tree line bowls to steep tree runs & chutes
- Suitable for intermediate to expert skiers with previous ski touring experience
Fairy Meadow Ski Touring
Selkirk Mountains / British Columbia / Canada
- Ski touring week in premier backcountry lodge with heli access west of Golden, BC
- Reliably big snowpack, big glaciers, long runs (to 1,200 m = 4,000 ft) almost exclusively above tree line, great peak ascents
- Recently renovated lodge featuring one spacious dorm for all 20 visitors
- Suitable for intermediate to expert skiers with previous ski touring experience
Kokanee Glacier Cabin Ski Touring
Selkirk Mountains / British Columbia / Canada
- Ski touring week with heli access northwest of Nelson, BC
- Diverse terrain offering alpine bowls and tree skiing
- Northern aspect glaciated skiing, long season from December well into May
- Modern and spacious lodge offering dorm sleeping for 15 people
- Terrain also suitable for all levels!
Bow Hut Ski Touring
Wapta Icefield / Banff National Park / Alberta
- 4-days of backcountry ski touring, based at the Bow Hut, ski-in, ski-out
- Easy access to the Wapta Icefield
- Suitable for intermediate skiers
Stanley Mitchell Hut Ski Touring
Wapta Icefield, Banff and Yoho National Parks / Alberta & British Columbia
- 6-days of backcountry ski touring, based at the Stanley Mitchell hut, ski-in, ski out
- The hut is a favourite among ski tourers and serves as the final stop on the Wapta traverse
- Plenty of daily ski touring options suitable for intermediate to expert skiers with previous ski touring experience
Avalanche Course: AST 1
Canmore, Banff, Golden, Revelstoke, or Rogers Pass / Alberta & British Columbia / Canada
- 2-day Avalanche Safety Courses (AST 1) following the Avalanche Canada Curriculum
- Courses based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Golden, Revelstoke or other locations for custom dates
- Expert instructors with extensive avalanche forecasting background
Avalanche Course: AST 2
Canmore, Banff, Golden, Revelstoke, or Rogers Pass / Alberta & British Columbia / Canada
- 4 Day Avalanche Safety Training (AST 2) following the “Avalanche Canada” Curriculum
- Courses based in Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, Golden, Revelstoke or other locations for custom dates
- Expert instructors with extensive avalanche forecasting background