Week-Long Backcountry Ski Camp in Golden
SeasonLate November through mid-April |
Nearest cityCalgary, AB, is less than 3 hours away; Revelstoke, BC is 1.5 hours away |
Duration6 days |
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced |
A week-long ski camp in a world-class ski destination
Explore Golden, BC and have an epic week of ski touring. This all-inclusive ski camp gives you the chance to combine every type of terrain possible, choosing among countless legendary locations in the Purcells, Selkirks, and Rocky Mountains. Let your guide take you to the best deep powder stashes and steep lines, and get your adrenaline pumping with heli-accessed skiing that will get you to the most incredible terrain in the area. Make the most of our week in the best place for backcountry skiing in Canada.
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Itinerary
The week’s objectives will be fully customized to the group’s objectives. Each day will be dependent on conditions, group stoke, and availability of the helicopter and lifts, but the six days of skiing will look something like this:
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- Day 1 & 2: Rogers Pass
- This famous area offers arguably the best roadside ski mountaineering access anywhere
- Day 1 & 2: Rogers Pass
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- Day 3: Icefield Parkway
- Countless alpine and tree skiing options
- Day 3: Icefield Parkway
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- Day 4: Field
- The Rockies snowpack west of Lake Louise is deep and stable this year
- Day 4: Field
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- Day 5: Golden
- Slackcountry around Kicking Horse or Lake Louise using the lifts for access!
- Day 5: Golden
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- Day 6: Helicopter-Accessed Ski Touring
- Get a bump into the alpine, ski tour all day, fly out. Only possible if availability and conditions allow.
- Day 6: Helicopter-Accessed Ski Touring
Each evening, you will retire to your personal accommodations and then meet your group and guide over Zoom to discuss the goals for the next day. In the morning you’ll meet, whether at the trailhead or heliport or ski hill, and head out for a day of ski touring. You’ll base yourselves out of the town of Golden, BC. There are many great hotels and restaurants providing take-out/delivery service so that you can dine in the privacy of your room.