Guided Adventures in British Columbia, Canada | 57hours

Adventures in British Columbia, Canada

A boardwalk hiking path through the temperate rainforest on the West Coast Trail.

A camping site on a beach along the West Coast Trail next to a waterfall.

Misty landscape next to the ocean with large shrub-covered rocks along the West Coast Trail

Sighting of a sea lion along the West Coast Trail.

A hiker walking a suspension bridge in a rainforest while on a West Coast Trail trekking trip.

A hiker climbing a ladder along the West Coast Trail on Vancouver Island.

Rugged beach with large rocks and islets right of the coast.

Coastal view of the mist-covered Carmanah lighthouse along the West Coast Trail.

Vancouver | British Columbia

Hiking Adventure Along the Majestic West Coast Trail

From $1850 | 9 days

Guided backcountry skiing in the Kootenays in British Columbia.

Backcountry skier in the Kootenays.

A skier skinning up in the Kootenays.

Backcountry skier going among the trees in the Kootenays.

Skis, Kootenays, British Columbia

Snowboarder in the Kootenays, British Columbia.

Skis, tree skiing in the Kootenays.

Nelson | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in the Kootenays

From $510 | 1 day

AIARE level 2 avalanche course at the Mistaya Lodge.

Backcountry skiers climb snowy Canadian Rockies.

Snow Covering Pine Tree Woods in British Columbia.

Backcountry skier skiing among the trees.

Snow-covered peaks and landscape of the Canadian Rockies.

Skier going downhill in the Canadian Rockies.

AIARE level 2 avalanche course at the Mistaya Lodge.

Golden | British Columbia

AIARE Level 2 Avalanche Course at Mistaya Lodge

From $3200 | 8 days

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A skier admiring a vista in Sentry Lodge, BC.

Night lights and a view of British Columbia’s Sentry Lodge.

A skier descending a valley near Sentry Lodge, British Columbia.

Backcountry skier near Sentry Lodge at night, British Columbia.

Skiers touring the area near Sentry Lodge, BC.

Golden | British Columbia

Hut-Based Backcountry Skiing from Sentry Lodge

From $3100 | 8 days

AST 2 Avalanche Safety Course in Squamish

A Squamish AIARE Avalanche Safety instructor with some students.

Aerial photo of Mount Garibaldi, Diamond Head with Howe Sound and Squamish British Columbia below

An instructor teaching skiers about avalanche conditions in Squamish, British Columbia.

A man learning how to minimize their risks

Avalanche going down a corridor

Avalanche rescue instructor demonstrating how to use avalanche rescue kit. Adult man showing how to use avalanche kit in the snowy mountains, he is wearing a yellow helmet.

Snow slope with traces of skis

An Avalanche Safety instructor demonstrating use of an avalanche beacon in Squamish.

Squamish | British Columbia

AST Level 2 Avalanche Course in Squamish

From $530 | 4 days

Ski Touring in the Bow Yoho Traverse

Ski Touring in the Bow Yoho Traverse

Some great scenery by the Bow-Yoho traverse

Traveling in the Bow-Yoho Traverse

Skiing down a hill on the Bow-Yoho Traverse

Trails left behind by skiers on the Bow-Yoho Traverse

Bow-Yoho Traverse | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in the Bow-Yoho Traverse

From $1300 | 5-7 days

Guided Backcountry Ski Camp in Revelstoke or Golden.

A group of backcountry skiers are skinning up and are dwarfed by large snow-covered mountains around Revelstoke and Golden.

Backcountry skier skiing on the slopes of the mountains around Revelstoke and Golden.

Bright skies above the backcountry terrains around Revelstoke and Golden with skiers dwarfed by the vastness of the area.

A backcountry skier going down the slope with plenty of champagne powder overlooking the mountains and valleys around Revelstoke and Golden.

Three backcountry skiers moving in the mountains around Revelstoke and Golden with snow-dusted peaks in the distance soaring above the clouds.

A backcountry skier going down a gentle bowl slope near Golden and Revelstoke overlooking a valley with many trees.

Revelstoke & Golden | British Columbia

5-Day Backcountry Ski Camp in Revelstoke & Golden

From $810 | 5 days

Mountain Biking Tours in Whistler.

A biker riding on a curvy trail

Mountain biker near some water.

One biker hyping up another one.

Biker on a forest trail

One biker riding in the Whistler forest.

Whistler | British Columbia

Mountain Biking Tours in Whistler

From $270 | 1 day

Backcountry skiing at the Carlyle Lodge.

Carlyle Lodge during night

View of the Selkirk Mountains.

A skier going down the hill by the trees.

Snowy Selkirk Mountains.

Carlyle Lodge | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Carlyle Lodge

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Backcountry skiing at the Haberl Hut.

Skiers above the clouds.

Peppermint green Heberl hut and skis surrounded by snow and marvellous views of the mountains and clouds

Two backcountry skiers going up the Range.

A skier reaching the Haberl Hut.

Three backcountry skiers hiking up.

One backcountry skier on fresh snow.

Tantalus Range | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Haberl Hut

From $1650 | 4 days

Backcountry Skiing at the Kees and Claire Hut

View of the Kees and Clair Hut in snow.

Four skiers on a ridge.

Couple of skiers leaving ski lines.

Two skiers going up.

Four skiers on snow.

Whistler | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Kees and Claire Hut

From $820 | 3 days

Backcountry skiing tour at the Harrison Hut

A skier carving some turns

Two skiers on powder

Skier touring and smiling in British Columbia.

One skier below a mountain

A window and a bed at the Harrison hut.

Tourers in a line near Harrison Hut, BC.

Whistler | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Harrison Hut

From $2000 | 5 days

Backcountry skiing at the Purcell Mtn. Lodge

Purcell Mtn. Lodge, the base for skiing

A skier going down

Backcountry skiers in fresh snow

View of the backcountry and mountains

Backcountry skier carving turns

Enjoy a cozy evening in this spacious library

Golden | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at Purcell Mountain Lodge

From $2100 | 5 days

Mountain Biking in the West Kootenays.

Two riders biking on a high-altitude trail with snow-covered mountain peaks and a valley with a forest in the distance.

Mountain biking and hiking trail surrounded by trees with the mountain peak in the distance.

View of Slocan Lake with trees in the foreground.

Slocan Valley | British Columbia

Mountain Biking in the West Kootenays

From $980 | 3 days

Ski mountaineering on Garibaldi Neve Traverse, BC

Snowy scenery on Garibaldi Neve Traverse

A ski mountaineer on Garibaldi Neve Traverse

Garibaldi Neve Traverse | British Columbia

Ski Mountaineering on Garibaldi Neve Traverse

From $785 | 3 days

Backcountry skiing in Duffey Lake

Snowy landscapes in Duffey Lake

Backcountry skiers in Duffey Lake

A backcountry skier going downhill in Duffey Lake

A backcountry skier moving horizontally across a steep powder-laden slope during twilight surrounded by peaks and valleys covered in snow-dusted conifers.

Duffey Lake | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in Duffey Lake

From $200 | 1 day

Smithers combines world-class skiing with small town charm.

Backcountry skiing in British Columbia will provide you with an epic adventure!

The towering peaks of the mountains in British Columbia hide some of the best backcountry ski routes in the world.

A group doing ski mountaineering between the majestic peaks of British Columbia.

A group of skiers relaxing and hanging out after a day of skiing around Burnie Glacier Chalet.

Burnie Glacier Chalet at night

Dining with a good company in Burnie Glacier Chalet.

The cozy Burnie Glacier Chalet stands out with its colorful outside

You can expect fresh meals and fine dining prepared by a professional chef in Burnie Glacier Chalet.

Meet new people with similar interests and spend a week getting to know them

Valhalla Mountain Lodge on the outside

Valhalla Mountain Lodge at night

Valhalla Mountain Lodge skiing

Selkirk Lodge surrounded by vast terrain covered in snow

A close-up of the Selkirk Lodge from the outside

Selkirk lodge guest book and a woman drinking a hot beverage

Two women enjoying the views from Sunrise Lodge

Sunrise Lodge covered in snow

Sunrise Lodge in dusk

Vista Lodge on the outside

A helicopter will take you to the desired backcountry skiing lodge in BC.

Of course, ski touring goes hand in hand with backcountry skiing in BC.

Backcountry ski from the best huts in British Columbia

Kootenays is a region grounded in mountain culture and artistic lifestyles.

Golden offers some of the most expansive and uncrowded backcountry skiing routes in BC.

The towering peaks of the mountains in British Columbia hide some of the best backcountry ski routes in the world.

Selkirk Mountains boast a variety of ski routes, from subalpine bowls to gladed runs, and more.

Revelstoke is a world-class destination for backcountry skiing and splitboarding.

Rogers Pass excels when it comes to ski touring opportunities with its diamond dust snow powder.

British Columbia | Canada

Backcountry Skiing from the Remote Huts of British Columbia

From $2540 | 8 days

AST Level 2 Avalanche Course in Whistler, BC

Participants admiring the scenery

Participants in Whistler during their field day

Participants going on a field day

Participants putting newly-acquired skills to use

Participants practicing in the field

Whistler | British Columbia

AST Level 2 Avalanche Course in Whistler

From $530 | 4 days

AST Level 2 Course in Squamish, BC

A day in the field during an AST Level 2 Course in Squamish

Applying newfound knowledge in the field

Guide and participants during their AST 2 course in Squamish

Participants and their guide on a field day in Squamish

Squamish | British Columbia

AST Level 1 Avalanche Courses in Squamish

From $250 | 1-2 days

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Spearhead Traverse | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing on the Spearhead Traverse

From $545 | 3 days

Ski Mountaineering Course in the Coast Mountains

A view of the slopes in the Coast Mountains

Mountaineers descending a slope in the Coast Mountains

Ski mountaineers exploring a cave in British Columbia

A mountaineer following a rope in the Coast Mountains

A mountaineer learning to rappel in the Coast Mountains

A cabin near Whistler in British Columbia

Coast Mountains | British Columbia

Ski Mountaineering Course in the Coast Mountains

From $290 | 2 days

Crevasse Rescue and Glacier Travel Course in Whistler

Skiers traversing a slope in British Columbia

A skier practicing crevasse descents in Whistler

Skiers walking in a line in Whistler’s backcountry

Skiers practicing rope use in British Columbia

Carabiner technique practice in Whistler

Whistler | British Columbia

Glacier Travel and Crevasse Rescue in Whistler

From $290 | 2 days

AST Level 1 Avalanche Course in Whistler, BC

Whistler’s scenery and guide leading the clients

Field day in Whistler during an AST Level 1 course

Clients working on their skills in the field

Client applying newly acquired skills in the field

Clients during the AST Level 1 course

Guide explaining something to his clients

Guide and his clients during an AST Level 1 course

Whistler | British Columbia

AST Level 1 Avalanche Course in Whistler

From $250 | 2-3 days

Heli-Accessed Ski Touring in the Tantalus Range

A hut buried in snow in the Tantalus Range

A ski tourer pointing at a slope in the Tantalus Range

Skiers prepairing to descend a slope in British Columbia.

A snowboarder among the trees in the Tantalus Range

A group of tourers on a summit in the Tantalus Range

Ski tourers enjoying the views from the Tantalus Range.

Tourers rounding a slope in the Tantalus Range, BC.

Tourers traversing the Tantalus Range in a line

Tourers skinning uphill in the Tantalus Range.

Tantalus Range | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Ski Touring in the Tantalus Range

From $2020 | 1 day

Backcountry Skiing in the Coast Mountains

A backcountry skier in the Coast Mountains

Duffey Lake and the surrounding mountains

A backcountry skier on Duffey Lake

Habrich Ridge on Squamish

Coast Mountains | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in the Coast Mountains

From $230 | 1 day

Guided Sustainable Backcountry Skiing in Revelstoke

Learning about green skiing. Elfin Lakes, Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia on Thursday,March7,2019.

Local guide and environmentalist charging his electrical car and taking care of environment

A man skiing through Revelstoke powder. Skier: Greg Hill Location: Rogers Pass, BC

Marvelous views in the backcountry

Riders: Greg Hill & Mark Hartley Location: Battle Range, Selkirk Moutains, BC

Backcountry skiing in Revelstoke

Riders: greg Hill, Aaron Chance, Darek Glowacki and Mark Hartley Location: Battle Range, Selkirk Mountains, BC

Revelstoke | British Columbia

Sustainable Backcountry Skiing in Revelstoke

From $750 | 3 days

Level 2 Avalanche Skills Training at Ymir Lodge

A group of backcountry enthusiasts taking a short break in the Kootenays mountains during their field practice as part of the avalanche course based at the Ymir Lodge.

A backcountry skier doing cross-country skiing in the flatter section of the terrain encountered during an avalanche course in the Kootenays around the Ymir Lodge.

Abundant snow in the Kootenays mountains around the Ymir Lodge with snow-covered slopes and trees.

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A group of backcountry skiers reaching the top of a snow-covered mountain ridge in the Kootenays around the Ymir Lodge.

A group of backcountry skiers are moving just beneath the snow-covered mountain ridge in foggy weather in the Kootenays around the Ymir Lodge.

A backcountry skier descending a powder-laden slope with trees completely covered in snow in the Kootenays mountains around the Ymir Lodge.

Ymir Lodge | British Columbia

AST Level 2 Avalanche Course at Ymir Lodge

From $1860 | 4-8 days

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking Mountains

Revelstoke Hiking Nature

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke Hiking

Revelstoke | Canada

Hiking near Revelstoke

From $500 | 1-5 days

Squamish

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Squamish | British Columbia

Hiking Tours in Squamish

From $200 | 1 day

Backcountry Skiing at the Journeyman Lodge

A view of Journeyman Lodge in the snow.

Ski tourers posing in the shadow near Journeyman Lodge, BC.

Meadow full of fresh powder and pine trees

Skiers posing for a photo near Journeyman Lodge, BC.

A peaceful creek near Journeyman Lodge, British Columbia.

A person splitboarding near Journeyman Lodge

A sign near the entrance to the lodge

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Skiers cruising on snowmobiles in British Columbia.

Whistler | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Journeyman Lodge

From $2000 | 4 days

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Burnie Glacier Chalet Backcountry Skiing

Smithers | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Backcountry Skiing at Burnie Glacier Chalet

From $2890 | 8 days

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Vista Lodge backcountry skiing

Golden | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Backcountry Skiing at Vista Lodge

From $2540 | 8 days

Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Valhalla Mountain Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Valhalla Mountain | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Backcountry Skiing at Valhalla Mountain Lodge

From $2970 | 8 days

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge Backcountry Skiing

Selkirk Lodge | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Backcountry Skiing at Selkirk Lodge

From $3200 | 8 days

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Sunrise Lodge backcountry skiing

Golden | British Columbia

Heli-Accessed Backcountry Skiing at Sunrise Lodge

From $2540 | 8 days

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain Touring backcountry skiing

Valhalla Mountain | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at Valhalla Mountain Touring

From $2150 | 8 days

Getting ready to shred some backcountry powder

Beautiful Selkirk Powder

Beautiful skiing terrain

Backcountry skiers earning turns

Golden backcountry skiing

He sprays snow as he turns at speed, in the snowy Canadian Rockies

Four skiers skinning up in Golden.

Mountain peaks of the Selkirks in Golden.

Skier going through the trees in Golden.

Two skiers skinning up in Golden.

Untracked powder and three skiers.

Golden | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in Golden

From $550 | 1-5 days

Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

A skier and cliffs near Whistler

A skier descending a slope in Whistler

A skier jumping on a slope in Whistler’s backcountry

A splitboarder in Whistler

A tourer among the trees in Whistler

Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing

Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing

Whistler Blackcomb skiing

Blackcomb Backcountry Skiing

Whistler | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

From $540 | 1 day

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass backountry skiing

Rogers Pass | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in Rogers Pass

From $570 | 1 day

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Powder riding at Revelstoke

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

Revelstoke backcountry skiing

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Revelstoke | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing in Revelstoke

From $550 | 1 day

Rock Climbing in Squamish

An overview of Squamish and a lake

A climber climbing in Squamish with a panoramic view of a mountain as the backdrop

A man bouldering in Squamish

A woman on a climbing course in Squamish

Squamish | British Columbia

Rock Climbing in Squamish

From $250 | 1 day

Rock Climbing in Squamish

Squamish rock climbing

Rock Climbing in Squamish

Rock Climbing in Squamish

Squamish | British Columbia

Climbing the Stawamus Chief in Squamish

From $460 | 1-5 days

Squamish MTB

Alpine trail in Garibaldi park

Half nelson trailhead Squamish

Bike on mountain path

Squamish | British Columbia

Mountain Biking Tours in Squamish

From $480 | 1-5 days

Mount Tantalus

Mount Tantalus rock climbing

Mount Tantalus | British Columbia

Alpine Climbing Tour in the Tantalus Range

From $1040 | 2-4 days

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Selkirk Mountains | British Columbia

Big Days and Deep Snow in the Selkirks

From $10500 | 8 days

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