How fit do I need to be?

This trip is best suited for strong, confident skiers or snowboarders who are comfortable spending full days on the mountain in a variety of conditions. You should be able to handle steep terrain, variable snow, and long runs without difficulty. The itinerary includes a mix of resort skiing, backcountry touring, and heli-accessed terrain. A good level of endurance is important, especially for consecutive days on snow. Previous off-piste or backcountry experience is recommended to get the most out of the trip. Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more backcountry skiing adventures in British Columbia here!

What do I need to bring?

You’ll be skiing a mix of resort terrain, backcountry, and heli-accessed runs, so come prepared for full winter mountain conditions and long days on snow. Ski & safety equipment: Skis or snowboard suitable for powder conditions Ski boots Helmet Goggles (plus a spare lens for low visibility) Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe) Backpack (20–30L for backcountry/heli days) Clothing: Waterproof ski jacket and pants (shell recommended) Insulated mid-layer (fleece or lightweight down) Base layers (top and bottom) Warm gloves (plus a spare pair) Ski socks (multiple pairs) Neck buff or balaclava Warm hat Lightweight gloves for touring (optional) Personal items: Sunglasses Sunscreen and lip balm Water bottle or hydration system Snacks for ski days Toiletries and personal medication Swimsuit (for hot tubs/sauna) Travel & off-mountain: Comfortable clothes for evenings Casual shoes Small daypack or bag for travel days

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing For this Powder Highway ski tour , the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4 :1. A Powder Highway ski tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Powder Highway ski tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian. If your group has participants under the age of 18 , contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Is a single occupancy room available?

The price for this Powder Highway ski tour is based on twin-share rooms , but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee . Please leave a note at checkout if interested.

Getting there and meeting location

The starting point of your Powder Highway ski tour is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia . To get there, most people fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC) . From there, you can take a shuttle service or rent a car to reach Golden. You will meet your guide at your accommodation, Vagabond Lodge in Golden, on Day 1.

Safety measures and insurance

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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REVELSTOKE | BRITISH COLUMBIA

Powder Highway Premium: Kicking Horse, Revelstoke & Selkirk Heli-Skiing

5 days | Challenging

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Get ready for the quintessential Canadian Rockies ski safari. This epic 9-day road trip takes you deep into the heart of British Columbia’s legendary Powder Highway. You’ll be tackling the steepest chutes at Kicking Horse, dropping into North America’s biggest vertical at Revelstoke, and topping it all off with three unforgettable days of untouched, fly-in powder with Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing. Throw in a couple of incredible, adventure-ready mountain lodges, and you’ve got a bucket-list trip you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life.

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Adventure Highlights

The full BC ski trifecta: From Kicking Horse steeps and Revelstoke’s massive vertical to Rogers Pass touring and Selkirk heli days, this trip stacks resort, backcountry, and heli-skiing into one seamless experience
Heli access in the Selkirks & Monashees: Spend three days skiing untouched, fly-in powder in one of Canada’s most legendary mountain ranges, with expert guidance and zero lift lines
Guided, dialed, and fully taken care of: Ski with certified ACMG guides who know where the snow is best, while you move between boutique mountain lodges and focus purely on skiing

Duration

5 days

Group size

Up to 6 people

Dates

13-21 February 2027

What's included

Guide, lodging, heli access, welcome dinner, curling school, and more

The adventure, day by day

This is the full-send version of the 9-day Champagne Powder Roadtrip. We link Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, then go all in with three full days of heli skiing in the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. With a max 1:4 guide ratio, it’s all about accessing deep, untouched terrain and stacking as many quality runs as possible. You’ll stay in Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, with food included in Revelstoke, in standout mountain accommodations that make the off-snow time just as dialed as the skiing—everything built around maximizing your time in the mountains.

Day 1: Arrival in Calgary & The Journey to Kicking Horse

Fly into Calgary, AB, grab your gear, and hit the road west into the towering peaks of the Canadian Rockies. Your destination is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort. You’ll be checking into the Vagabond Lodge, an exclusive, boutique mountain inn perfectly situated just steps from the Golden Eagle Gondola. Settle in, grab a drink at their unique split-log bar, and relax by the wood-burning river rock fireplace as you watch the snow fall outside the floor-to-ceiling windows.

Accommodation: Vagabond Lodge
Meals: Welcome dinner

Day 2–3: Conquer the Steeps of Kicking Horse

Start your mornings right with Vagabond’s legendary breakfast (think homemade scones, fresh waffles, and granola) before walking right out to the lifts. Kicking Horse is world-renowned for its aggressive big mountain terrain, boasting over 85 inbound chutes, massive alpine bowls, and sweeping ridges. Spend the next two days exploring the goods and testing your legs on the Champagne Powder capital of Canada. After a hard day of charging, retreat to the lodge to soothe your muscles in their outdoor hot tub.

Skiing options:

- Ski in the Kicking Horse resort
- Backcountry skiing with guides using Kicking Horse lifts for access

Day 4: The Rogers Pass Crossing & Arrival in Revelstoke

Pack up and continue your journey west along the Trans-Canada Highway toward Revelstoke, BC. You’ll drive straight through the iconic Rogers Pass—which is the perfect spot for a world-class backcountry ski tour.

Arrive in Revelstoke and check into the Coast Hillcrest Hotel, your ultimate basecamp for the rest of the trip. Nestled perfectly above town with breathtaking valley views, the Hillcrest is tailored for adrenaline seekers. Unwind after the drive by hitting their steam room, dry sauna, or one of the two outdoor whirlpools.

Skiing options:

- Ski tour at Rogers Pass with the guides
- Ski in the Revelstoke backcountry with guides using lifts for access
- Ski in the Revelstoke ski resort

Day 5–7: Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing or Backcountry Heli Drops

This is it—the crown jewel of the trip. Spend the next two days experiencing some of the finest, deepest heli-skiing on the planet with Selkirk Tangiers. You’ll fly deep into the pristine alpine bowls and untouched ancient cedar forests of the Selkirk and Monashee Mountains. Expect massive vertical, zero lift lines, and bottomless, untracked powder with every single drop. After the ultimate ski days, treat yourself to a therapeutic deep-tissue massage at the Hillcrest’s on-site Serenity Spa.

Skiing options:

- Full day heli skiing with Selkirk Tangiers (Separate reservation: ~9,000 USD per person)
- Backcountry heli drop in the morning and pickup at the end of the day (Separate reservation: ~1,800 USD per person)

Day 8: Deep Powder at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Hop on the Hillcrest’s free ski shuttle and get ready to experience North America’s greatest vertical drop (5,620 feet!). Revelstoke is a powder hound’s dream, offering a massive mix of legendary tree skiing, wide-open glades, and incredibly long, thigh-burning cruisers. After shredding “Revy,” head back to the hotel to swap stories over locally sourced mountain fare at the Begbie Dining Room or kick back with a drink by the fireplace in the Guides Lounge.

Skiing options:

- Ski tour at Rogers Pass with the guides
- Ski in the Revelstoke backcountry with guides using lifts for access
- Ski in the Revelstoke ski resort

Day 9: Departure

Enjoy one last mountain breakfast, say goodbye to the majestic peaks of the Columbia Mountains, and hit the road back to Calgary (or Kelowna) for your flight home. Your legs will be heavy, but your memories will be legendary!

Same 9-day Powder Highway route, different kind of hit. This version trades full heli days for three days of backcountry skiing with heli drops in the morning and pickup at the end of the day. You still move through Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, guided at a max 1:4 ratio, but the focus shifts to earning your lines after that initial boost into the terrain. You’ll stay in Kicking Horse and Revelstoke, with everything set up so the days flow seamlessly and the focus stays right where it should—on skiing.

Day 1: Arrival in Calgary & The Journey to Kicking Horse

Accommodation: Vagabond Lodge
Meals: Welcome dinner

Day 2–3: Conquer the Steeps of Kicking Horse

Accommodation: Vagabond Lodge
Meals: Breakfast
Skiing options:

- Ski in the Kicking Horse resort
- Backcountry skiing with guides using Kicking Horse lifts for access

Day 4: The Rogers Pass Crossing & Arrival in Revelstoke

Accommodation: Coast Hillcrest Hotel
Skiing options:

- Ski tour at Rogers Pass with the guides
- Ski in the Revelstoke backcountry with guides using lifts for access
- Ski in the Revelstoke ski resort

Day 5–7: Selkirk Tangiers Heli-Skiing or Backcountry Heli Drops

Accommodation: Coast Hillcrest Hotel
Skiing options:

- Full day heli skiing with Selkirk Tangiers (Separate reservation: ~9,000 USD per person)
- Backcountry heli drop in the morning and pickup at the end of the day (Separate reservation: ~1,800 USD per person)

Day 8: Deep Powder at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Accommodation: Coast Hillcrest Hotel
Skiing options:

- Ski tour at Rogers Pass with the guides
- Ski in the Revelstoke backcountry with guides using lifts for access
- Ski in the Revelstoke ski resort

Day 9: Departure

Meals: Breakfast

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Snowboarder on top of a powder-laden slope in Revelstoke, BC.

Lodging

Vagabond Lodge

Perched just steps from the Golden Eagle Gondola, Vagabond Lodge is a unique, premium mountain lodge that puts you right at the heart of Kicking Horse. This boutique alpine stay blends rustic timber charm with a refined, intimate feel—far from your standard ski hotel.

After big days on the mountain, unwind in the outdoor hot tub or sauna, then settle in by the massive wood-burning river rock fireplace with a drink in hand. Floor-to-ceiling windows bring the mountains inside, making it just as hard to leave the lodge as it is to leave the slopes.

Coast Hillcrest Hotel

Perched above Revelstoke with commanding views of the Columbia Valley, Coast Hillcrest Hotel is where big ski days meet proper mountain luxury. This is not just a place to sleep—it’s a high-end alpine retreat designed for recovery, comfort, and soaking in the scenery between sessions.

Drop your gear, then head straight for the steam room, dry sauna, or outdoor whirlpools and let the legs reset while the mountains stay front and center. Spacious rooms, a calm elevated setting, and seamless access to the resort via free ski shuttle keep everything dialed from first chair to last drink.

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Things to know

Included:
- - An experienced ACMG-certified skiing guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 9-day Powder highway ski tour
  - 3 days of heli-skiing with Selkirk Tangiers, with food included in Revelstoke (Heli Package) OR 3 days of backcountry skiing with heli drops and pickup (Heli Drops Package)
  - Accommodation for 8 nights in Kicking Horse (Golden) and Revelstoke
  - Welcome dinner at Kicking horse
  - Curling school in Revelstoke
Add-ons (pricing shown at checkout):
- - Single occupancy room — please leave a note at checkout if interested
Not included:
- - Flights
  - Airport transfers
  - Gear rentals
  - Lift tickets
  - Ski equipment
  - Meals not specified above
  - Personal expenses
  - Anything not mentioned in the “Included” section above
  - Insurance — recommended, available to add at checkout
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This trip is best suited for strong, confident skiers or snowboarders who are comfortable spending full days on the mountain in a variety of conditions. You should be able to handle steep terrain, variable snow, and long runs without difficulty.

The itinerary includes a mix of resort skiing, backcountry touring, and heli-accessed terrain. A good level of endurance is important, especially for consecutive days on snow. Previous off-piste or backcountry experience is recommended to get the most out of the trip.

Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more backcountry skiing adventures in British Columbia here!
You’ll be skiing a mix of resort terrain, backcountry, and heli-accessed runs, so come prepared for full winter mountain conditions and long days on snow.

Ski & safety equipment:
- - Skis or snowboard suitable for powder conditions
  - Ski boots
  - Helmet
  - Goggles (plus a spare lens for low visibility)
  - Avalanche safety gear (beacon, shovel, probe)
  - Backpack (20–30L for backcountry/heli days)
Clothing:
- - Waterproof ski jacket and pants (shell recommended)
  - Insulated mid-layer (fleece or lightweight down)
  - Base layers (top and bottom)
  - Warm gloves (plus a spare pair)
  - Ski socks (multiple pairs)
  - Neck buff or balaclava
  - Warm hat
  - Lightweight gloves for touring (optional)
Personal items:
- - Sunglasses
  - Sunscreen and lip balm
  - Water bottle or hydration system
  - Snacks for ski days
  - Toiletries and personal medication
  - Swimsuit (for hot tubs/sauna)
Travel & off-mountain:
- - Comfortable clothes for evenings
  - Casual shoes
  - Small daypack or bag for travel days
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Group sizes and pricing
- For this Powder Highway ski tour, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1.
A Powder Highway ski tour can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements
- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join the Powder Highway ski tour on a case-by-case basis, but must be in the presence of a parent or legal guardian.
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for this Powder Highway ski tour is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Please leave a note at checkout if interested.
The starting point of your Powder Highway ski tour is Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia. To get there, most people fly into Calgary International Airport (YYC). From there, you can take a shuttle service or rent a car to reach Golden.

You will meet your guide at your accommodation, Vagabond Lodge in Golden, on Day 1.
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.
A 15% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. The remaining amount is paid 3 months (90 days) prior to departure.

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