The Valhalla Backcountry Experience

Experience Slocan

Small Groups. Big Adventure.

The Valhalla 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 five people. If you’re staying in the area, we can also provide day trips.

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 December through April, the Kootenays deliver consistent powder skiing.

Places we ski/ride include:

Kootenay Pass
Whitewater Backcountry
The Valhallas
The Kokanee Range
The Valley of the Ghosts

Slocan Style

You call the shots.

Our Slocan trips are completely custom, guided or self guided.
Catered or self catered
Remote backcountry destinations

Accommodations

This winter we are offering 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 👇

Slocan Ride and Stay

We’ll also include detailed information on where to ski or ride. Some of our favourite spots include:
45min to London Ridge/ Retallack
40min to Sandon
45min drive/sled to Gimli
8min to Lemmon Creek
1hr 10min drive/sled to Airy Creek

Slocan Product

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.

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