Backcountry Lodge Trips
Backcountry Skiing at its finest
Backcountry lodge trips in British Columbia are the ultimate way to experience some of the world’s best skiing. Backcountry ski lodges offer a unique experience away from crowded backcountry areas, providing unparalleled access to pristine powder and incredible terrain. With ideal weather, huge vertical, and long winters, BC is a skier’s paradise. Recently, backcountry skiing has surged in popularity, offering solitude and adventure. These lodges provide top-notch service, guiding, and catering, ensuring a world-class ski holiday in the wilderness.
Burnie Glacier Chalet
Remote. Untracked. Comfortable
We’re excited to offer exclusive guided backcountry ski touring lodge trips at the Burnie Glacier Chalet. One of the premier backcountry lodges in BC. Located at 1100m in the Howson Range near Smithers, the Burnie Glacier Chalet perfectly positioned for exploring a rugged part of BC’s Coast Mountains.
Check out this trip report from April 2023.
Backcountry Lodge Trips
Burnie Glacier Chalet
February 21-28, 2025
1 spot available
$3895 + tax
February 28-March 7, 2025
Sold out
$3895 + tax
March 6-13, 2026
10 spots available
March 13-20, 2026
10 spots available
These are fully catered and guided trips to ensure you the best ski/splitboard experience possible. A professional backcountry cook will ensure you are properly fuelled for a week of backcountry skiing. Two Certified ACMG guides will provide you with great skiing and backcountry safety. Ten spots available per week.
This is the best guest to guide ratio you’ll get at any BC backcountry lodge—five guests to one fully certified ACMG guide. We like skiing in small groups because it provides everyone with a better experience; we think you will too.
The Burnie Glacier Chalet has a nice blend of alpine and below treeline terrain. This allows for skiing and splitboarding in various conditions. There are even great tree skiing shots that slide right back to the chalet—talk about ski in ski out accommodations!
Big glaciated terrain, a deep snowpack and long spring days will give us the opportunity to cover lots of ground and ride some amazing terrain.
The price includes lodging, guiding, catering, helicopter transport and transportation to and from Smithers, BC. *Prices are not guaranteed as operational cost may change in the next two years.
The The Stork Nest Inn in Smithers, BC is a comfortable place to stay before and after your trip to the Burnie Glacier Chalet.
Golden Alpine Holidays
Vista Lodge
Dates:
January 10-17, 2025
Sold Out!
Meadow Lodge
January 16-23, 2026
February 5-12, 2027
Price TBA
Eleven Guests: Two Guides
Both lodges have a nice mix of tree and alpine skiing. There are pillows to pop as well as some excellent alpine bowls for the blue sky days. Cupola Mountain towers above the hut and is a great objective if the conditions are right. The lodges have saunas for après ski relaxation.
Backcountry Farmstay
Farm-to-table backcountry lodge trips
- Our Slocan trips are completely custom, guided or self-guided.
- Catered or self-catered
- Remote backcountry destinations
Accommodations
This winter we offer a self-guided option for up to eight guests.
- Main house, two queen beds, one double bed, living room, gear drying room, living room, kitchen and stretching loft, wood heat. Sleeps four.
- Tiny cabin one queen bed and one futon, sleeps 2-3 adults.
- There is a wood fired sauna for evening relaxation.
- Wifi
Price for the lodge and cabin rental is $500/night plus GST. The main house can be rented for $300/night plus GST.
A lodge custodian will stoke the wood stove and sauna for you are included in this price.
The the cabin is also available for smaller groups, follow the link 👇
Availability: Select dates available in 2024-25, please inquire for details.
Backcountry Lodge Trips
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