Lake Louise sits right at the heart of some of the best ski touring in the Canadian Rockies. Within an easy drive you’ve got Bow Summit, Dolomite Pass, Observation Peak, Cirque Peak, and the approaches to the Wapta Icefield, plus classic ski mountaineering lines across Banff and Yoho National Parks. A single guided day is enough to reach terrain most resort skiers never see. Each morning, your ACMG/IFMGA-certified guide picks the objective based on snow, weather, and avalanche conditions, and teaches you a lot along the way. It’s an easy way to get quality backcountry days in without committing to a multi-day hut trip.
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In order to join the guided backcountry ski touring day, good fitness is required as well as solid blue or black-level resort experience. Your guide picks the objective based on the group’s experience and the conditions, so the day is adapted to you.
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The guided backcountry day is a great place to start. Every day includes a strong educational component, and your guide will teach you mountain travel, avalanche assessment, route finding, and ski mountaineering skills as you go. You’ll still need solid blue or black-level resort skiing.
Liability waivers are a standard part of all guided outdoor adventures. Recently, the requirements have become a bit more rigorous for ACMG guides—meaning that you’ll need to agree to the signing of the waiver at the time of booking.
Prior to booking, we ask you to review the waiver. During the checkout process, you’ll have to acknowledge the risks and agree to the signing of the waiver. You are required to bring a printed copy on the trip.
Please note that signing and agreeing to the terms of the waiver is required in order to join this adventure. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us prior to booking.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
Yes. Avalanche safety gear (transceiver, shovel, and probe) is free to rent, and discounted ski rental is available. Leave us a note at checkout if you’d like to rent anything.
Group sizes:
Backcountry skiing in the Canadian Rockies can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The starting point of your guided backcountry ski day is in the Lake Louise region. To get there, most people fly into Calgary International Airport. From there, you can take a shuttle service or rent a car to reach Lake Louise.
You will meet your guide at 8 am. The exact meeting point depends on the day’s objective and will be confirmed at the pre-trip briefing.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
Redpoint—the official 57hours insurance partner—tailors protection packages for adventure travel, offering a comprehensive travel program, even in remote locations! Trip cancellation, natural disasters, pandemic coverage, medical evacuation, primary medical expenses—regardless of the travel interruption that may happen, Redpoint will have you covered.
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Tom is a top-notch guide! In addition to delivering a great ski touring trip, he is a fun person to hang out with back at the lodge. I feel safe touring with Tom.