The Slocan Backcountry Experience

Experience Slocan

Small Groups. Big Adventure.

The Slocan Backcountry Experience is a small group backcountry skiing / split-boarding experience in the Slocan Valley. We 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 six people. If you’re staying in the area, we can also provide day trips as well.

In light of Covid-19, we encourage responsible travel, meaning you should come in a pod and isolate while you are here, (That means no going out to restaurants, fill up you car and head home.). If you want to self cater, give us a grocery list prior to your trip and we’ll have your food waiting for you at your accommodations.

We’re happy to create the experience you seek. Come discover a truly a unique trip for you and your friends.

Sample the deep powder snow for which the West Kootenays are known. From November through April, the Kootenays deliver consistent powder skiing. We can take you to popular places such as Kootenay Pass or the Whitewater Backcountry, or less travelled venues such as the Valhallas, the Kokanee Range or the Valley of the Ghosts.

Slocan Style

You call the shots.

Our Slocan trips are completely custom, thus you call the shots.
Morning- We’ll meet you at your accommodation, typically 0700-0730.
Convoy to the trailhead
Remote backcountry access touring destinations
3-5 runs, 1000-unlimited vertical metres
Return to your accommodation for après and your private catered diner.

Accommodations

We work with a couple of local business in order to offer a variety of types of accommodations.

The New Denver Adventure Domes

offer comfortable accommodations, complete with kitchenettes, showers and wifi.

The North Valley Huts

offer a more rustic off grid experience in the heart of ski country.

For groups of two, we offer lodging at Arctos Guides’ headquarters in an off grid cabin that was built from trees that were felled and milled on site. There is a wood fired sauna for bathing and an outhouse.

Slocan Product

The Goods.

Classic Descents: Mt. Gimli, Mt Prestley, Mulvey Basin, Hoder Creek
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: 6:1
Certified Guides: ACMG or IFMGA certified 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.

Dive in

It’s deep.

The Slocan 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

Two guests $650/person/day
Three guests $550/person/day
Four guests $500/person/day
Five guests $500/person/day
Six guests $500/person/day