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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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!
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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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Included:
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- An experienced, ACMG-certified guide with extensive knowledge of the area
- 4-day skiing tour in Canada’s West Coast
- Accommodation for 4 nights at a hotel (double occupancy)
- Whistler or S2S gondola ticket
- Ground transportation
- 2x helicopter drops
- Group safety equipment
- Avalanche safety equipment
Add-ons:
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- Airport shuttles — can be arranged, let us know if interested at checkout
Not included:
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- Transportation to Whistler, BC
- Meals
- Personal ski equipment
- Insurance — available to add at checkout
- Guide gratuities — optional
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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!
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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.
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Ski/snowboard equipment
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- Splitboard or skis (minimum 100 underfoot)
- Splitboard/ski touring bindings
- Splitboard/ski boots
- Splitboard/ski touring skins
- Adjustable poles
- Ski/board crampons
Snow safety equipment
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- 320 cm probe
- Avalanche shovel
- 3 antenna digital transceiver
- Headlamp
- Extra batteries
- Personal repair kit
- 2 ski straps
- Ski touring harness
- 1 tri-lock of 2 locking carabiners
Ski clothing
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- Waterproof breathable jacket (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Waterproof breathable pants (Gore-Tex or similar)
- Top baselayer (merino or poly blend)
- Bottom baselayer (merino or poly blend)
- Softshell
- Puffy jacket / mid layer
- Goggles
- Sunglasses
- Toque / beanie
- Brimmed hat
- Face warmer
- Insulated gloves
- Light gloves
- Socks (merino or poly blend)
Personal equipment
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- Daypack
- Sunscreen
- Lip balm
- Water bottle / thermos
- Chemical hand warmers (optional)
- Multitool (optional)
- Snacks
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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:
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- Avalanche safety pack (including backpack, beacon, shovel, and probe)
- Alpine touring or telemark skis, touring boots, and poles
- Splitboards
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.
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Group sizes and pricing
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- For skiing Canada’s West Coast, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 6:1.
- It takes a minimum of 4 people for this tour to operate. The maximum group size is set at 10 participants.
Skiing in Canada’s West Coast can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements
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- If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
- Minors younger than 18 may be permitted to join in on skiing Canada’s West Coast 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.
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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.
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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.
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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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