Yellowstone might be one of the busiest national parks in the summer, but once the colder temperatures set in, it becomes a snowy paradise ideal for ski tours in the backcountry. The remoteness of Yellowstone makes for one of the most unique backcountry skiing experiences in all the world. Backcountry adventures in Montana’s Big Sky Country offer up a whole new world of powder possibilities. Your certified Big Sky ski guide will take you to the deepest stashes in the park, where you may see fox and wolf tracks along with amazing frozen waterfalls. With terrain that varies from alpine meadows to tree skiing to epic peaks, there’s something for all interests and abilities. Incredible views, wildlife spotting and grand vistas await on your day of private guided ski touring.
Sam was a terrific guide. Had a really fun day ski touring in Yellowstone. Highly recommended!
Ty put together a great three days of ski touring and instruction during our Aly 1 course. He was extremely qualified and was able to draw from his personal experiences in the mountains to add to the class. I would strongly recommend Ty and MAG for an Aly 1 class.
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, guides and the communities they’re travelling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Big Sky and Yellowstone, please refer to the Montana Office of Tourism.
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:
In order to enjoy this backcountry adventure, you need to have a moderate level of fitness. You will be on your feet for a full day. While there is terrain for all skill levels in Yellowstone, you will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on blue level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
For the enjoyment and safety of everyone involved, participants must be approved to participate in advanced backcountry skiing tours either through a previous trip with the guiding service or through recommendations.
Backcountry skiing isn’t just for pros looking for the ultimate thrill ride, it’s also beginner friendly, meaning anyone with blue level resort experience can have fun in the backcountry. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, heading out with a guide is your best bet. They’ll take care of the planning, introduce you to the basics, like skinning uphill, and teach you how to manage the terrain. They also have the experience and avalanche training to keep you safe.
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 Big Sky or Bozeman, MT and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know during the booking process and we can help make arrangements.
Groups and pricing:
Backcountry adventures in Yellowstone and Big Sky can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
Most travellers fly into Bozeman International Airport. From Bozeman, Montana, it’s an hour drive south to Big Sky via US-191. Then, from Big Sky, it’s about 30-45 minutes south to powder backcountry skiing in Yellowstone National Park.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop or a predetermined location. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.
Day Trips Cancellations
Fully refundable within the initial 48 hours from booking, unless the trip date is less than 7 days from the time of the booking.
Cancellations up to 7 days prior to the trip date are refundable 100%.
Cancellations within 7 days prior to the trip date are non-refundable.
Spent a super fun day with Allan of MAG and two buddies new to non-resort skiing. Perfect blend of education, skills development and low angle pow turns. Exactly what we were looking for. Very responsive booking process. Couldn’t recommend Allan and MAG more highly.