Calgary

BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA - CANADA

Backcountry Skiing

Category

8 days

Duration

Intermediate

Experience

Intense

Fitness

From 1 to 8

Participants

What you'll do

Join us for 8 unforgettable days of backcountry ski touring and avalanche training in British Columbia’s breathtaking Purcell Mountains. Based at the cozy and remote Purcell Mountain Lodge, this trip combines deep powder descents with AST2 avalanche education in one of Canada's most scenic alpine settings. Learn essential safety skills, enjoy guided tours in untouched terrain, and return each evening to hearty meals and mountain lodge comfort - all accessed by scenic helicopter transfer from Nelson.

Itinerary

Important stuff

From the highest peaks to the hidden trails, we've got your back

Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.

Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.

Travel with peace of mind. Our insurance package covers accidents and rescue during outdoor activities, medical expenses, and luggage protection, as well as trip cancellations and 24/7 medical assistance from our insurance partner.

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What's included

Accident insurance
Medical and luggage insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Skiing Instructor
Accommodation
All meals
Certified AST2 avalanche training course
Return helicopter transfers from Nelson to the lodge
Flight
Visa (if applicable)
Extra accommodation
Transport from airport
Transport to airport
Local transport
Snacks and drinks
Extra food and drinks
Everything not mentioned in the “What’s included”
Tips
Ski and avalanche equipment
Ski lift tickets
Guide expenses (meals and lifts)

Accommodations

Purcell Mountain Lodge

Nestled at 2,200 meters (7,200 feet) in the heart of British Columbia’s Purcell Mountains, Purcell Mountain Lodge offers a rare blend of wilderness immersion and alpine comfort. This remote, fly-in backcountry lodge serves as your cozy base for eight days of ski touring and avalanche education.

Guides

Alpine Air Adventures

Alpine Air Adventures

Alpine Air Guide is a professional mountain guiding service specializing in off-piste skiing, ski touring, and alpine adventures. With a focus on safety, local knowledge, and personalized experiences, they lead small groups through some of the most stunning and untouched terrain in the Alps.

Meeting point

51.133493-114.004916
Calgary

Airport Rd NE, Calgary, 2000, Canada

Frequently asked questions

Departures

All departures confirmed with 6 people

January 2027
Sun
24 Jan
1:00 PM
Sun
31 Jan
6:00 PM

Confirmed

8 spots left
€4,990.00
(€1,646 deposit)

€4,990.00

(€1,646 deposit)
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