Backcountry Skiing in British Columbia
SeasonPeak season begins in January |
Skill levelAll skill levels |
Group size1 – 4 people |
Duration1 day |
British Columbia has incredible terrain for all skill levels
From the classic ski tours in the Rockies, to the deep powder of Rogers Pass, to multi-day Coast Range traverses and steep couloir-skiing in the spring, there is something for everyone. Discover world-class backcountry skiing this winter in British Columbia!
Ride the lifts to access the stunning, glaciated backcountry around Blackcomb or the gentle glades around Whistler. There is something for everyone. Discover steep chutes, powder-filled bowls at the classic Spearhead Traverse.
The Duffey Lake Backcountry offers premiere skiing just off the road. There are too many objectives to list, but some common runs are Joffre, Matier, Spetch, Slalok, Tzil and Taylor.
In the Squamish backcountry, the Sea to Sky gondola makes skiing in in the area an easy option for every skier. The Sky Pilot area and the Stadium Glacier are common goals for backcountry skiers but numerous options exist in glades and chutes l.
Longer backcountry trips are available! Just send an inquiry
Multi-day or week-long ski trips are generally either lodge/town-based and usually utilize a series of huts. From Whistler, for example, you could ski a couple days of the Blackcomb Backcountry, a day on the Whistler side in the Musical Bumps, and a few days around Duffy Lake.