If you know us, then you know we’ve traveled the world in search of the best snow—but what you might not know is that we found it. It’s in British Columbia, Canada. Period. Not only does it have the low-density powder you see in ski movies, but it’s also the region with the highest probability of good ski conditions which is crucial for people traveling from far away to ski in BC. This is a trip for folks who love skiing and have the skills and fitness to hit the slopes day after day. We’ll mix together a couple of days of heli-skiing, the famed Whistler backcountry, the Tantalus zone, and much more.
Warning: after this trip, you might find it hard to be happy skiing anywhere else in the world.
We will be skiing for four days. For three of those days you will have to choose between heli accessed ski touring or a full day of heli skiing. Heli accessed ski touring means you get dropped off with the helicopter at the beginning of the day, spend the day ski touring with a guide, and return back at the end of the day.
Make sure to arrive a day prior to your backcountry skiing adventure—you’ll be based in Whistler, BC for the first leg of the trip. Use this day to meet your team, your guide, and review the upcoming days. Get a good night’s rest!
To get our ski legs under us, we’ll kick things off with a full day of helicopter-accessed ski touring off Garibaldi, with the possibility of tagging the summit. Garibaldi, a dormant stratovolcano, sits at 2,678 m (8,786 feet).
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Today we’ll head out for a full day of backcountry skiing, with access either from the Sea to Sky Gondola or Whistler, depending on conditions.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
We’ll spend the day ski touring in the Tantalus Range, accessing this zone by helicopter for a full day of untouched lines and big mountain terrain.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner
One day of ski touring in the Gargoyles or Anif areas is ahead of us, exploring rugged alpine terrain and hunting for the best powder turns these zones have to offer!
Please note that the order of days may shift depending on weather, snowpack, or local conditions—your guides will adjust the plan to ensure the best and safest experience each day.
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In order to enjoy this adventure, you need to have a great level of fitness. While there is terrain for all skill levels, this tour is ideal for experienced skiers, as you will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black-level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
This backcountry skiing trip in British Columbia is ideal for intermediate to advanced backcountry skiers. The terrain is challenging and technical, requiring controlled descents in sometimes tricky environments. If you’re a beginner in the backcountry or have the blue-level resort experience, consider an introductory course to backcountry skiing with a guide.
Ski/snowboard equipment
Snow safety equipment
Ski clothing
Personal equipment
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent the following gear with Premium Mountain:
Ski rental locations are in Whistler and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and prices:
To get to Whistler, BC, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport 1,5 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to Whistler.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of the itinerary, an exact meeting spot will be determined.
A 15% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.
