Just out of ear shot of the lifts and crowded slopes exists a skier’s paradise, just beyond the patrolled slopes lies a place where nature takes over, leaving us at the mercy of our own knowledge and skills. The rewards are what drive us to explore these untamed areas of the mountains.

Our guided backcountry skiing adventures take advanced and expert skiers into the endless powder bowls adjacent to Kicking Horse resort. We ride lifts high into the alpine and then go into the backcountry. With a small amount of hiking, using only a fraction of the effort were we to climb from the valley bottom, we find ourselves on top of 1000ft couloirs, 3500ft powder runs, and untouched snow fields. We then have an amazing run, or maybe two, before traversing back to the resort to start it all over again.

All guests going into the backcountry are required to wear an avalanche transceiver as well as carry a small backpack containing an avalanche probe and small rescue shovel. If guests are not familiar with backcountry safety equipment Canadian Powder Skiing Adventures guides will take sufficient time to make guests comfortable before proceeding into the backcountry. Guests are also encouraged to wear an ABS avalanche safety backpack of which we are a dealer. Backcountry safety equipment is available for rent from Canadian Powder Skiing Adventures.

Our highly trained guides have extensive first aid and avalanche certifications as well as an extensive knowledge of the guiding area. To get the most out of the experience guests may require backcountry travel equipment. For skiers this would be an alpine touring set-up with skins, for snowboarders; snowshoes and collapsible poles or a split board are the best option. Contact Canadian Powder Skiing Adventures for more information.

Pricing for a day of Backcountry, PRIVATE Off Piste Guiding