Backcountry Skiing in Golden
Top three reasons to backcountry ski in Golden
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Escape the crowds and explore incredible light world-class powder
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Golden offers miles of off-piste adventures for all skill levels
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If you’re looking for vertical, you’ll find it in Golden!
Located in the Selkirk Mountains, just west of the Rockies, Golden offers miles of off-piste adventures for all skill levels — without the usual crowds. Full of possibilities with miles of pristine powder, this small town offers dozens of runs close to town, as well as the fourth-highest vertical drop in North America, of 1,315m (4,314ft). Lift-accessed backcountry skiing from Kicking Horse Mountain Resort lets you spend more time skiing and less time skinning. Let your guide take you to the best untouched powder stashes and explore one of Canada’s best backcountry skiing destinations.
SeasonLate November through mid-April |
DurationBook as many days as you want |
Nearest cityCalgary, AB, is less than 3 hours away; Revelstoke, BC is 1.5 hours away |
Skill levelBeginner to advanced |