The Cariboo Mountains’ rolling landscapes, frozen lakes, and open blue skies are a joy to the senses! While the wintertime temperatures are hard to bear, the spring brings perfect skiing conditions: the days are long, the snowpack is deep, avalanche conditions are excellent and, most importantly, the untouched powder is begging to be ridden. Experienced backcountry adventurers will be in heaven here, as the routes are extended and untracked, and the feeling of wilderness and serenity is unmatched. Also, there’s no shortage of world-class summit opportunities here, and having a helicopter in your arsenal allows you to hit some truly remote slopes. For a pure and pristine world-class backcountry skiing experience, look no further than the Cariboos!
Experience a truly off-the-beaten-path adventure far from the crowds
Ride world-class untouched powder and summit the Cariboos’ scenic peaks
Helicopter transportation allows fast and smooth access to the remote backcountry
This six-day ski touring expedition in the Cariboo Mountains gives you an opportunity to ski perfectly preserved powder, summit magnificent peaks, and revel in jaw-dropping views of Canada’s backcountry. Start off your journey in an epic way with a helicopter flight to your high-altitude base camp with stunning views of the surrounding Premier Range! Spend your afternoons off the slopes, relaxing, storytelling, and enjoying great food, and your nights in tents under the stars. Venture deep into the Canadian wilderness for a backcountry trip you’ll never forget!
Once you meet your guides at the staging area, a helicopter will fly you to your camp location. After you set up your base camp next to a scenic lake at a 6500ft/1980m altitude, your adventure in the Premier Range of the Cariboo Mountains can begin! You’ll be rising early in the morning to take advantage of the good travel conditions. Spend the first half of your day with your guide, finding the best skiing possible, exploring glaciated terrain, and even taking down a summit or two! In the afternoon, when it gets warm, you’ll be lounging in the sun enjoying drinks and appetizers and reminiscing on the day’s adventure. And when night falls, retreat to your large 4-person tent and enjoy the remote and solemn atmosphere before falling asleep!
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in the Cariboo Mountains, British Columbia, please refer to British Columbia’s COVID-19 travel guidelines.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
What’s not included:
To enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to be in excellent physical shape. You will be on your feet for 4-8 hours a day for 6 full days, managing controlled descents in variable conditions and heavily glaciated terrain. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging black-level resort runs and be able to carry a light pack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
For the enjoyment and safety of everyone involved, participants should be approved to participate in intermediate to advanced backcountry skiing tours either through a previous trip with the guiding service or through recommendations.
To participate in this tour, you need to be an intermediate to advanced backcountry skier. You will be skiing, touring, and summiting on glaciated terrain for 4-8 hours every day. Your guide will take care of the planning, oversee your technique, and teach you how to better manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training necessary to keep you safe. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, we suggest joining a guide for a day of beginner-friendly backcountry skiing in Whistler, BC.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Vancouver, BC, and near Hallis lake, 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 pricing:
Ski touring in the Cariboo Mountains can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
To get to the Cariboo Mountains in British Columbia, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport 9 hours away. From there, you can take local flights to Kamloops, Williams Lake, or Quesnel.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, which will usually be at the staging area for the helicopter. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
