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Best Ski Destinations For 2025/2026

The best skiing on Earth isn’t groomed. It’s wild, quiet, and waiting for you.
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The Best Backcountry Season Yet Starts Here

Your First-Class Ticket to a Winter Well Spent

This winter, it’s not about dodging tourists at the base lodge. It’s about carving your own line in some of the wildest, most jaw-dropping terrain on the planet. It’s about chasing powder through the ancient Caucasus of Georgia, skinning up glacier fields in British Columbia, linking couloirs in the Alps, or exploring the Arctic dreamscape of Svalbard and Norway’s Lyngen Alps.

These trips are about freedom, flow, and the kind of snow that’s earned, not groomed. If you’re ready to leave the crowds behind and get deep into the good stuff, this is your year.

Bluebird skies, Lofoten, and skiers

The Local Advantage: From Après to Secret Stashes

We partner with experienced local guides who know their home mountains like the back of their glove. These guides will be your gateway to secret stashes, safe lines, cultural insights, and those quiet moments you’d never find on your own.

They read the snowpack like a book, speak the language, and bring decades of on-the-ground knowledge to every descent. Whether you’re navigating avalanche terrain or just trying to figure out the best après spot in town, having a local in your corner makes all the difference.

Two people touring on splitboards and alpine touring skis

Rugged, Refined, or Somewhere in Between

Want to chase mellow powder lines with big views? Looking to test your limits on remote glacier terrain? We’ve got a trip that matches your style. First-timer or seasoned splitboarder, prefer sake and onsens or après beers in BC—we’ve got options for every type of skier.

Some trips are rugged and raw, others come with warm beds, local cuisine, and a sauna waiting at the end of the day. However you like to ride, there’s something here with your name on it.

Quiet ski chalets in Verbier overlooking the mountains

Stress-Free Skiing: We Handle the Details. You Handle the Pow.

You focus on the turns, we’ll handle the rest. From cozy lodges and hearty mountain meals to airport transfers, permits, and route logistics, everything’s taken care of. No endless trip planning, no stressing over where to eat or how to get to the trailhead.

Just show up, click in, and enjoy the ride. Scouring for stashes deep in the Caucasus or kicking back in an Alpine chalet? We’ve got you covered. From first tracks to final cheers.

Backcountry skiers

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Best Ski Trips for 2025/2026

  • Because the resorts are packed, the lift lines are endless, and the best snow is nowhere near the groomers.

    Backcountry skiing is your ticket to freedom: just you, your crew, untouched powder, and wild terrain far from the crowds. It’s not just about skiing; it’s about earning your turns, chasing the best conditions on earth, and feeling like you’ve got the mountains to yourself. If you’re sick of slow groomers and resort crowds and are craving true adventure, this is where it lives.

  • Your best ski destination for 2025/2026? Depends on your skill level & vibe. Here’s a quick guide:

    Japan – For deep, dry powder (we’re talkin’ face shots all day) and post-ski ramen in an onsen. It’s a cultural trip and a pow mission rolled into one.

    Norway (Lyngen Alps & Svalbard) – Ski from summit to sea. Cruise untouched couloirs above fjords, maybe even spot a polar bear. If you want wild, raw, and remote, this is it.

    The European Alps – Big vertical, glacial descents, and hut-to-hut touring with cheese, wine, and killer views. Classic lines with a side of alpine culture.

    Georgia – The sleeper hit. Zero crowds, huge terrain, and some of the best ski descents in the Caucasus. Bonus: après with homemade khinkali and chacha.

    British Columbia – The home of backcountry. Pillow lines, tree runs, and heli skiing. Whether you’re skinning from a cozy lodge or flying deep into the wild, BC delivers.

    Want more help finding your perfect ski destination? Click here to ceck out our detailed article!

  • Three steps: get curious, get gear, and get a guide.

    Backcountry skiing starts with learning the basics: how to use touring gear (skins, bindings, beacon, shovel, probe), how to move uphill efficiently, and how to read the snowpack. You don’t need to be an expert skier. If you’re confident on blue or black-level resort runs, you’re ready to give it a go.

    The smartest way in? Go guided. A pro will keep you safe, teach you as you go, and show you the best snow. Plus, they handle the planning so you can focus on getting better and having fun.

    We run trips for total beginners where you’ll learn everything hands-on, in real terrain. And trust us, once you’ve earned your first untouched line, you’ll be hooked.

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