Kootenay Backcountry Skiing
Ski The Kootenays
Kootenay Backcountry Skiing
We offer small group backcountry ski / split-board experiences based in the Kootenays. We offer different types of adventures depending on what our clients seek:
Kootenay Basecamps and Ski Traverses
- Take advantage of our premium basecamp set up, complete with wood stoves and hot tents to explore the remote backcountry terrain for which the Kootenays are known. This experience is for backcountry skiers and snowboarders who crave a backcountry adventure far off the beaten path. Please follow the link above for more information 👆
Backcountry Farm Stay
- We can provide comfortable accommodations, the option of a private cook, farm-to-table meals, a wood-fired sauna, remote backcountry access and custom guiding, for groups of two to five people. Please scroll down for more information 👇
Nelson / Whitewater Backcountry Tours
- We can also provide day trips if you’re staying in the area. Please follow the link above for more information 👆
Kootenay Pass Backcountry Tours
- Let us show you Kootenay Pass. Our experienced guides will deliver the Kootenay Pass experience you seek. Please follow the link above for more information 👆
- We’re happy to create the experience you seek. Discover a truly unique trip for you and your friends.
- Sample the deep powder snow for which the West Kootenays are known. From December through April, the Kootenays deliver consistent powder skiing.
Places we ski/ride include:
- Kootenay Pass
- Whitewater Backcountry and West Arm Provincial Park
- Valhalla Provincial Park
- Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
- Remote areas in the Selkirk and Purcell Mountains
Backcountry Farmstay
A farm-to-table backcountry ski / splitboard experience
- 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 👇
Kootenay Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
The Goods.
- Classic Descents: Classified
- Trip Length: one day
- Vertical: 1000m – unlimited. Three to five runs.
- Terrain: Below treeline to alpine, open slopes, glades, chutes, pillows, powder.
- Season: Early December – early April
- Max. Guest to Guide Ratio: 5:1
- Certified Guides: ACMG ski guides who are expert riders. Our guides have extensive local knowledge of the terrain and snowpack. They are stoked to show you a fun, safe day in the mountains.
Experience Kootenay Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding
It’s deep.
- The Kootenay Experience is unique and truly backcountry. We offer small group custom packages from one day to as long as you want.
- Intermediate to Expert Downhill Ski/ Split-board Ability
- Moderate to Super Fitness
- Check out this link for a trip report from December 2018: Teton Gravity Trip Report December 2018
- Remote backcountry access ski/split-board touring allows us explore zones where you’ll seldom see a track. Within a short drive, there are numerous areas where we can take guests seeking another level of adventure.
- In April 2018, Louise and Dana came and visited, here’s an account of their trip in Backcountry Magazine: Backcountry Magazine April 2018 Trip
Our Rates
Flexible rates depending on group size.
Rates are per person per day. If you would like to day trip or self cater, we can do that too. Just ask.
Rates: (Includes lodging, meals, guiding, snowmobile access, private cook)
All price are subject to 5%GST
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