What you get in this adventure: An experienced, certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area Three full days of backcountry ski touring Presentation on 5 ways to lower your footprint and guided help on lowering your personal footprint What’s not included: Technical backcountry ski touring equipment Transportation to and from Revelstoke Accommodations at the Explorers Society Hotel Dinner during your adventure Food and snacks during your time on the slopes

How fit do I need to be?

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 Revelstoke, you will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black-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.

What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

Backcountry skiing isn’t just for pros looking for the ultimate thrill ride, it’s also beginner-friendly, meaning anyone with challenging blue or black-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.

What equipment do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis, or splitboard with skins (can be rented) Touring boots and poles (can be rented) Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon Lightweight snow shovel Avalanche probe For personal items, we recommend bringing: Helmet Sunglasses or ski goggles Gloves and hat Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear, and socks One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle and 1L of water Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Food you can eat on-the-go First aid kit Sunscreen Daypack large enough to carry all items listed (around a 30-40L backpack) Camera — optional

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent: Avalanche safety pack, including backpack, beacon, shovel and probe can be rented from Revelstoke Powder Rentals . Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots and poles can be rented from Revelstoke Powder Rentals Splitboards can be rented from Revelstoke Powder Rentals The rental gear location is in Revelstoke 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 age requirements

Groups and pricing: For this adventure, the max client to guide ratio is 6:1. It takes a minimum of 3 people for this tour to run. The cost per person doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Ski touring in Revelstoke can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: Everybody over the age of 18 is welcome to book this backcountry skiing adventure. Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If you plan to ski with anyone under the age of 18, please contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

A 30% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies. If Client cancels the Booking anytime prior to one hundred twenty (120) calendar days in advance of the trip contemplated by the booking, Client is entitled to a full refund. For cancellations ninety (90) to one hundred nineteen(119) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the total amount paid when Booking. For cancellations seventy five (75) to eighty nine (89) calendar days in advance, Client is entitled to a refund in the amount of twenty-five percent (25%) of the total amount paid when Booking. After that deadline, Client is not entitled to any refund. Any reimbursable expenses arising out of the Booking incurred by Guide prior to the date of cancellation (including but not limited to plane tickets, car rental payments, and lodging or transportation fees) are non refundable as soon as they are incurred by the Guide.

Getting there and meeting location

Most people fly into Kelowna International Airport (YLW), just two hours from Revelstoke, BC. From there, you can take a shuttle or taxi to Revelstoke, where your guide will meet you at a predetermined location.

Covid measures in Revelstoke

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 traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Revelstoke, BC, please refer to Revelstoke’s official website . 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!

Sustainable Backcountry Skiing in Revelstoke

Step out of the groomed resort boundaries and step into the wilderness of snowy mountain tops—anyone looking for an epic adventure free of harmful fossil fuels needs to look no further! Long tree lines, alpine glacier traverses, and spectacular high alpine bowls are just the beginning of this unique and sustainable adventure in the powder capital of Canada.

This four-day long backcountry journey full of epic powder skiing and interesting conversation will teach you the ways to make the world a better place. Ski Revelstoke’s powdery slopes and start learning how to make your life greener in the process!

Ski mountaineering around Revelstoke is simply amazing.

Skinning through deep snow of Revelstoke

Nights in Revelstoke can be so bright that you can even ski and shred some powder

The mecca of off-piste skiing

Welcome to Revelstoke, home of the most vertical ski terrain in North America! Tucked along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway, this mountain town is host to expansive terrain, large annual snowfall, and over 2000 m / 6560 ft long verticals.

Head deep into the mountains surrounding the town and ski amongst massive old-growth trees and up into the alpine. On your way, you will notice the Columbia river flowing below and the Revelstoke Dam creating renewable electricity and powering this adventure in so many ways.

50° 9′ N and 118° 2′ W
SMALL TOWN FEEL
LONG VERTICALS
ELECTRIC CARS
HIGH ALPINE BOWLS

Map showing the location of Canada and Revelstoke on the world map

Expansive terrain
for every taste

The Monashees have a lot of vertical and there are some easy hits like the Fingers on Macpherson, where you can get a decent 1000-meter / 3200-foot run. Shred past massive cedars and spruce trees, explore Mount Begbie, or head to the Selkirks and discover its ”silky Selkirk snow.”

On your last day, head to Rogers Pass renowned for its fresh, untracked champagne powder. With 33 feet of snowfall dropping annually and around 140 slide paths open for backcountry use, it will deliver the experience of a lifetime!

A skier in red admiring the mountains around Revelstoke

Ski mountaineering on the peak of the Monashees

A mind-blowing experience awaits

Snowy backcountry terrain around Revelstoke

Skiers skinning to the slopes around Revelstoke

Skiers skinning in the snowy backcountry around Revelstoke.

WATCH THE WHOLE STORY IN OUR WEBINAR

MAKE A STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION

Outdoor adventuring makes us fall in love with our planet, which is why we should be more aware of our impact on nature.

We are unwittingly harming the very places we love through our combined carbon footprints and something has to change.

In the modern age of doom-and-gloom media it’s easy to succumb to eco-anxiety and feel powerless in the wake of climate change but with proper practices and offsets, you can make outdoor adventuring greener.

Snow walking on the slopes around Revelstoke.

Revelstoke boasts some of the lightest powder in Canda

BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

Combine the epic shredding in Revelstoke with learning about eco-friendly ways to travel and live!

With your expert guide Greg Hill, who has skied the odd 2 million vertical feet in a single year, you will explore the unlimited terrain surrounding Revelstoke and learn about five ways to lower your carbon footprint. Search for deep powder during the day and head back to your accommodation for apres and dinner (mostly sourced from within a hundred miles), where the conversation about sustainability can continue.

Over four days, you’ll learn about electric transportation, a 100-mile diet, and carbon calculators in an intimate setting with a group of up to 6 adventurers. Ideally, you’ll leave satisfied with your skiing and armed with new knowledge to live a greener and better life.

Sustainable skiing education in the backcountry of Revelstoke.

A skier shredding Revelstoke's powdery backcountry terrain.

Experience the local culture

Revelstoke is a quaint mountain town with Victorian architecture and a vibrant community that makes it feel very welcoming.

It sits at 1500-ish feet (just under 500 meters) and has a great après culture and a wide array of winter activities for any taste. In your spare time, make sure you visit one of the local artisanal breweries and sustainable distilleries or make a trip to the local museum.

BUCKET-LIST LOCATION
VIBRANT COMMUNITY
TRADITIONAL STORIES
PERSONAL CHANGE
SUSTAINABLE SKIING

Revelstoke is a quaint mountain town with Victorian architecture and a vibrant community that makes it feel very special.

A backcountry skier having a warm meal while camping in mountains around Revelstoke.

The Monashees have an absolutely epic backcountry skiing terrain.

Your guide

Greg Hill is known far and wide for incredible first ascents and all-around skiing prowess. His mountain accomplishments are too many to list here but he’s known for skiing the odd two million vertical feet in a single year, and he’s also skied 50,000 feet in 24 hours just because he can. Oh, yeah—he also climbed and skied 100 kilometers in a single month. Not too shabby.

This ACMG certified Canadian ski and hiking guide has skied extensively around the world. Presently, Greg is looking into sustainable skiing—he likes to drive an electric car and ski tour the amazing mountains in his backyard! He’s changing the world with his outdoor pursuits by practicing green adventuring.