Whistler Backcountry Ski Touring

Types: Ski and Snowboarding, Touring

Region: Whistler

Whistler Backcountry Ski Touring

Escape the crowds and line-ups for some amazing backcountry ski touring & ski mountaineering in the mountains around Whistler!

Next Course:
Leaving Dec 4 2023 from $700.00

Whistler Backcountry Ski Touring

For our weekly Whistler backcountry Ski Touring program we tackle the local mountains around Whistler, BC for some amazing powder skiing. Often this means that we use the popular Whistler-Blackcomb resort to access Garibaldi Park and the simply amazing skiing located in the backcountry just off the ski hill. Other times it means that we head into the adjacent mountains like Rainbow for a true human powered adventure. It all depends where we think the best snow will be.

Whistler Ski TouringWhistler mountain has a ton of easily accessible ski touring that can be accessed right the ski lifts. It's a great zone for storm days as there's lots of open tree skiing in the sub-alpine glades with amazing terrain and powder!

Over on the Blackcomb side the Spearhead Range is much higher and offers a wide variety of high alpine, glaciated skiing. Anything from steep faces and couloirs.

Across the valley in the Rainbow mountain area the snow is usually a little deeper and there's all kinds of options from open glades to big alpine slopes.

We run this trip every Saturday between January 15 and March 30. Of course we can often accommodate other days if that doesn't work for you though the sooner we know the better.

Who’s this trip for:

The Whistler Backcountry Ski Touring trips works for anyone from beginner to advanced, both skiers and split boarders. With the wide variety of terrain available we can find the trip to match. A reasonably level of fitness is needed but no backcountry or avalanche experience necessary. Let us show you the secret backcountry power stashes and amazing big mountain lines that only the locals know about!

Some of our Favorite Tours:

  • Best Pow: Disease Ridge into Chutting Gallery
  • Steeps & Couloirs: Cham Chutes - Vista Chute - Husume
  • Glacier Tour: Spearhead - Decker
  • Backcountry Warm-up: East Col - Circle Lake - Body Bag Bowl

How to Sign up:

  • Open Groups: Meet new friends and ski! Just pick one of our weekly trips below and signup.
  • Private Group: Get your own guide and you call the shots. We guide to your ability level and backcountry conditions. Available all season long!

Waiver & Risk Management:

As you know, outdoor activities involve numerous hazards including, but not limited to, avalanches, crevasses, rockfall, slips and falls, equipment failure, poor weather, etc. And while we do our best to anticipate and mitigate these hazards we cannot completely eliminate them. So, as with anything fun, you will be required to sign our Participant Release to take part in one of our courses or trips.

Custom Booking

Custom Dates Available

Just let us know what dates will work for you and we will put together a custom package.

December 4th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 8th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 9th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 10th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 13th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 16th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 17th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 23rd, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 24th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

December 30th, 2023

Deposit Required: $100.00

6 spots remaining
Group Size6 persons
Pricing
1 Participant: $700.00
2 Participants: $750.00
3 Participants: $800.00
4 Participants: $850.00
5 Participants: $900.00
6 Participants: $950.00

Fine Print:

  • Trips subject to 5% GST.
  • We highly recommend Travel & Medical insurance.
  • Be sure to look over our Booking Policies.
  • Trips restricted to participants 16 years of age and older
  • This trip requires at least 2 participants to run

Typical Day:

  • 8:30am – Meet your guide by the HandleBar at the base of Blackcomb Mountain
    • Review the plan for the day
  • 9:00 – Grab a lift up the mountain
    • Quick companion rescue briefing
  • Ski!!!
  • 4:00 – Back down at the HandleBar

Note: We sometime we have to wait for the backcountry to be opened if avalanche control is ongoing. But that just means there’s fresh right!

Whistler Backcountry Ski Touring
Types Ski and Snowboarding, Touring
Region Whistler
Season December to April
Next Departure Dec 4 2023
Prices From $700.00

Difficulty: Difficulty: Beginner Beginner

We can tailor this trip to any skill level.

What's Included

  • ACMG Certified Guide
  • Group Equipment

What's Not Included

  • Ski Gear (rentals available upon request)
  • Safety Equipment (rentals available upon request)
  • Lift tickets
  • Food

Personal Equipment

  • 20-30L Pack
  • Ski Poles, Skis & Skins
  • Helmet (optional)
  • Sunglasses & Goggles
  • Sun and Lip Cream
  • Camera (optional)

Clothing:

  • Wool and/or Synthetic Socks
  • Base Layer
  • Mid-Insulation Fleece or Puffy Jacket
  • Gore-Tex or similar ski jacket
  • Gore-Tex or similar pants
  • Warm Outer Puffy Jacket
  • Toque – Wool or Synthetic
  • Brimmed Cap
  • Face Warmer – Scarf, neck tube, face mask, Buff, etc.
  • Light Gloves & Insulated Gloves or Mitts

Safety Equipment

  • 3 Antenna Avalanche Transceiver
  • Shovel & Probe

Food:

  • Lunch & Snacks
  • 1L of Water or Tea
  • Avalanche Safety Equipment - 1 Day Rental $35.00
  • BlackSheep Merino Wool Toque (Beanie) $35.00
  • Whistler-Blackcomb Backcountry Lift Pass $65.00

Activities and Add-Ons for this Course

Avalanche Safety Equipment - 1 Day Rental
Avalanche Safety Equipment - 1 Day Rental
$35.00

This rental kit includes: Transceiver, Probe, Shovel & Ski Touring Backpack.

BlackSheep Merino Wool Toque (Beanie)
BlackSheep Merino Wool Toque (Beanie)
$35.00

A beautiful fleece lined merino wool toque. They come in black and grey though colours are subject to availability.

Whistler-Blackcomb Backcountry Lift Pass
Whistler-Blackcomb Backcountry Lift Pass
$65.00

A lift pass for Whistler-Blackcomb to provide access into the backcountry.

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