BC Big Mountain & Backcountry Ski/ Splitboard Course
7 day freeride progression and intro to backcountry ski touring & Splitboarding course
This intro to backcountry skiing and splitboarding clinic is your chance to learn how to ski big mountain lines safely and in style.
Our ski touring and splitboarding course in British Columbia is perfect for advanced skiers and snowboarders who want to dive into the backcountry world but don’t have the right friends or knowledge to do it on their own. Is this you?
Or are you an expert skier/ snowboarder with backcountry experience in need of some fun loving people to venture our of bounds with?
Bottom-line, if you are looking for a guided backcountry ski/ snowboard camp in BC and can confidently ski down black diamonds, this is the perfect experience to take your skiing from here to there.
Spend 5 days perfecting your big mountain and steep ski & snowboard skills
Over the course of five riding days on the mountain you will learn tricks and techniques to confidently ski and snowboard down almost anything.
Learn to ski steep terrain, trees and powder with professional coaching from expert guides who do this for a day job and have spent years learning the hard way in the mountains.
Learn to ski tour and splitboard from a professional backcountry guide
The best thing about this intro to backcountry ski and snowboard course is that we’ve designed it from an adventure tour perspective, which means this ski camp is packed full of riding that will give you the experience most people take years to learn on their own.
But we won’t be standing around listening to speeches and watching demos. Our coaching is brief and we keep moving throughout each day so you get to ride hard and earn that après beer bootpacking to distant chutes and scoring well deserved powder stashes.
We take care of everything so you can just show up and ski legendary pow!
Why trust us? We are the leading guided ski tour company in British Columbia and have taken over 1500 passionate skiers and boarders just like you on the trip of a lifetime around the Powder Highway. Our network of industry leading partners is vast and our team is here to make your powder dreams come true.
We’ve organized everything so all you need to do is show up and ski epic powder! Stay in comfy hotels, soak in hot tubs, drink local craft beer and eat in the best joints in town. Our team have perfected this experience so you get the best out of your backcountry ski course.
British Columbia ski touring & splitboarding camp details
tour length:
7 Days/ 6 nights
5 ski days
Tour start/ end:
Pick up: 2 pm
Drop off: 2 pm
Calgary Marriott Hotel Downtown Calgary
skill/ intensity:
Intermediate to Expert
2 Guides To Split Group
Off-Piste Terrain
Group Size:
Up To 12 Guests
1-2 Guides
Max 8:1 Guest to Guide
Accommodations:
3+ Star Hotels & Lodges
W/ Hot Tubs & Gyms
Queen Beds
Food & Drink:
Group Dining At The Best Restaurants In Town
Daily Local Après Ski
Add Optional:
Avalanche Gear Rental
Splitboard/ Ski Touring Set Up Rental
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Ski & SNowboard course Dates
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BC Ski & SNowboard camp Details
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Please note: itineraries on our British Columbia ski packages are subject to change in order to provide the best and safest experience possible. This is a rough idea of what to expect:
Day 1- Pick up & Transfer
Calgary pick up @ 2 pm
Meeting at Marriott Downtown Hotel
Check in to hotel in Golden for 6 nights
Day 2- Kick The Horse.
Shake the dust off on some fun warm up laps, exploring the resort in the morning. Kicking Horse is known for steep alpine terrain so throughout the day we get into some more advanced terrain and assess everyone’s level and make a plan.
Day 3- Steep and Deep
Today we spend the morning working on some skills custom tailored to you with the goal of getting you more confident in expert mountain terrain. In the afternoon we bootpack to a few of the best lines at the mountain and put our new skills to the test.
Day 4- Ski It To Believe It
Our last inbounds day is spent working on some last minute ski and snowboard progression and then some more practice on the most advanced runs at Kicking Horse. We get into some fun situations with difficult entrances and play with some optional exposure to get you comfortable thinking on your feet in mountain terrain. You can always opt out and take an easier line so there is nothing to worry about. At the end of the day we spend some time getting familiar with avalanche safety gear and make sure you are dialed in to your backcountry touring equipment.
Day 5- Into The Backcountry
Today we meet our local backcountry guide and head up for a few safety clinics and get ready to venture out of bounds. We duck the rope and head into the epic sidecountry that Kicking Horse has to offer. This is your chance to learn or practice switching to walk mode and travel uphill in the backcountry. We focus on safety, terrain selection, group dynamics and good old fashioned common sense in the backcountry. At the end of the day we zip back to the base and grab a cold one to rehydrate.
Day 6- Backcountry Day Two
Spend another day ski touring and splitboarding the best terrain in the area and using your new skills to smoothly travel in this powder paradise. With 2-3 experienced guides and trip leaders around you will have lots of opportunity to pick up new tricks and learn the right way to do things. Of course you can just enjoy the blower pow as well!
Day 7- Return To Calgary
Calgary drop off by 2 pm
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Transportation in comfortable van.
2 expert guides for entire trip.
Ski or snowboard coaching if desired.
6 nights accommodation (double occupancy)
5 lift tickets (Or opt out with Epic Pass)
2 days guided backcountry skiing with local guide
Pick up @ meeting point and drop off at Calgary Hotel or Airport
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5% local tax
Trip cancellation/ travel medical insurance
Meals and alcohol
Avalanche gear rental
Ski touring/ splitboard package rental
Getting around in each town during free time
Travel before and after the tour
Guide gratuities (optional)
~10 per person, per day, per guide is typical
BC Intro To Backcountry Course Prices
You can opt out of the lift tickets on this camp with EPIC Pass. All prices subject to 5% local tax. $ CAD
7 Day ski Camp w/ Lift tickets: $3495
7 day ski camp w/o lift tickets: $3175
7 day ski camp single room upgrade: $595 (optional)
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