Hit the best skiing the BC coast has to offer in just four days! This trip is perfect for anyone who wants to mix it up and sample a variety of terrain instead of sticking to the same slopes every day. An experienced pro guide will go with you, showing you secret powder stashes, gorgeous glaciers and peaks of the Coast Range. The itinerary includes two heli-access ski days—one off Garibaldi and another in the Tantalus zone—plus backcountry skiing from the S2S Gondola or Whistler, and in the Gargoyles or Anif areas. A little bit of everything, a whole lot of premier skiing. Come join us this winter!
Don't want to just pick one type of ski trip? Come ski Canada’s West Coast and sample a variety of different skiing, not just one main entrée! A pro guide will take you straight to hidden powder, stunning peaks, and glacier lines in the Coast Range. The trip features two heli-access days—Garibaldi and Tantalus—plus backcountry runs from S2S Gondola, Whistler, and the Gargoyles or Anif areas. Just the perfect mix of terrain and adventure for serious powder seekers.
Make sure to arrive a day prior to your backcountry skiing adventure—you’ll be based in Whistler, BC. Use this day to meet your team, your guide, and review the upcoming days. Get a good night’s rest!
Accommodation: Hotel
To get our ski legs under us, we’ll kick things off with a full day of helicopter-accessed ski touring off Garibaldi, with the possibility of tagging the summit. Garibaldi, a dormant stratovolcano, sits at 2,678 m (8,786 feet).
Accommodation: Hotel
Today we’ll head out for a full day of backcountry skiing, with access either from the Sea to Sky Gondola or Whistler, depending on conditions.
Accommodation: Hotel
We’ll spend the day ski touring in the Tantalus Range, accessing this zone by helicopter for a full day of untouched lines and big mountain terrain.
Accommodation: Hotel
One day of ski touring in the Gargoyles or Anif areas is ahead of us, exploring rugged alpine terrain and hunting for the best powder turns these zones have to offer!
Please note that the order of days may shift depending on weather, snowpack, or local conditions—your guides will adjust the plan to ensure the best and safest experience each day.
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In order to ski Canada’s West Coast, a good fitness level is required. Though almost any skill level can be accommodated, you’ll want some powder skiing skills to enjoy the tour.
Want to see what else is there in the area? Discover more backcountry skiing adventures in British Columbia here!
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.
Ski/snowboard equipment
Snow safety equipment
Ski clothing
Personal equipment
To ski Canada’s West Coast, mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent the following gear with Premium Mountain:
Ski rental locations are in Whistler 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 pricing
Skiing in Canada’s West Coast can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
If your group has participants under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
The price for skiing Canada’s West Coast is based on twin-share rooms, but a single occupancy room can be arranged at an additional fee. Let us know if interested at checkout.
The starting point of skiing Canada’s West Coast tour is Whistler, BC. To get there, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport (YVR). From there, you can take a shuttle service, public transport, or rent a car to reach Whistler. If interested, shuttles can be arranged—let us know if interested at checkout.
You’ll meet your guide the day before the tour begins. Since skiing starts right away on Day 1, your first night’s accommodation is included to ensure you’re rested and ready.
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.
Deposits
Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
Cancellations
Booking fees are non-refundable after a 48-hour grace period. During checkout, however, you can choose one of 57hours’ flexibility options—Basic, Flexible, or Super Flexible. Depending on which one you choose, a different cancellation policy will apply to your booking.
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