Calgary - UNTOUCHED LINES – BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Calgary

UNTOUCHED LINES – BACKCOUNTRY SKIING IN BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Backcountry Skiing

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

100% Guaranteed Departures

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

Flexible Changes

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

Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance

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.

100% Guaranteed Departures: Once you book, your trip is guaranteed to run, allowing you to book your flights with confidence.
Flexible Changes: Want to change your departure date or trip? No problem—enjoy maximum flexibility to make changes up to 60 days before departure.
Comprehensive Insurance & Assistance: 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

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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 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

Airport Rd NE, Calgary, 2000, Canada

Frequently asked questions

Departures

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