winter courses

backcountry ski tours

snowshoeing

PRIVATE rates:

1-3 people: $599 + GST | 4-6 people: $799 + GST | 7-9 people: $999 = GST

GROUP RATES (min. of 3 required):

$175/person + GST

bald hills & beyond

Are you a beginner backcountry skier looking to get out safely to see Jasper’s beautiful scenery in the winter?

Perhaps you have a few seasons under your belt, looking to explore beyond the basic Bald Hills area and discover secret stashes of POW. Either way, this trip never disappoints: Stunning views, great snow and fun skiing for everyone.

Private tours available upon request. Group tours have limited availability, so please check the calendar for dates. Minimum of 3 required. Sign up now!

1 hour driving time (one-way)
10 km min. round trip
500m min. elevation gain/loss

hilda ridge and columbia icefield

Another great area to explore with more of a big mountain feel and longer ski runs than Bald Hills. Whether you are new to the backcountry or a seasoned backcountry skier, there is so much to explore in this area. For extended stays, the Hilda Hut is positioned ideally for ski tours Our classics are Hilda Ridge and the Boundary Glacier Loop. In the spring, there are possibilities to go onto the Icefield and climb some of the iconic 11,000ers of the Rockies.

Private tours available upon request. Group tours have limited availability, so please check the calendar for dates. Minimum of 3 required. Sign up now!

1.25 hour driving time (one-way)
5 km min. round trip
400m min. elevation gain/loss

churchill slide path

Looking to get out into avalanche terrain, but want to do so safely? Join us on a trip to the Churchill Slide Path (avalanche conditions dependent) and learn how we combine our research at home with tests in the field to make informed decisions in the backcountry. We will talk about how to make the decision to enter avalanche terrain along with risk mitigation strategies to ensure we get home safely every day. It’s a great combination of field learning with guided ski touring. This style of guided skiing can (should?) be done at any of our offerings.

Private tours available upon request. Group tours have limited availability, so please check the calendar for dates. Minimum of 3 required. Sign up now!

45 min. driving time (one-way)
4 km round trip
up to 750m elevation gain/loss

mar. 23-27th, 2025: OZALENKA HUT-BASED SKI WEEK (8 spots available):

• 18 km snowmobile ride and 7 km ski in to the newly built, remote cabin

• Prime ski week with endless ski terrain in the deep, dry snowpack of the Cariboo Mountains

• Ski runs up to 700m, including several old heli-ski runs

• Family friendly trip with lots of beginner ski options as well as bigger lines to satisfy anyone’s need for speed (conditions dependent)

RATES: $1,695/person (min. of 2 required)

*Price includes 5 days of guided ski touring with an ACMG-certified ski guide, all hut fees, food and snowmobile transportation (price can be reduced if bringing own transportation or food). Any technical gear can be included but at an additional cost. Please email to inquire below.

apr. 19-23rd, 2025: reel icefield traverse (6 spots available)

DAY 1: Drive as high as possible, and then ski over to Reel Lake through two mountain passes (this may take 2 days depending on snow conditions). 1,100m descent down to the lake.

DAY 2: Either reach Reel Lake or day tour out of Reel Lake area. There are several North-facing runs, frozen waterfalls and an ice cave to explore.

DAY 3: Travel up onto the Reel Icefield for a high-elevation camp. Summit Reel Peak if time allows. This is our biggest day with 1,100m to the icefield and an additional 300m to summit the peak.

DAY 4: First choice is to remain on the Icefield and summit 2 other peaks for N-facing ski runs. If conditions do not allow, we’ll descend The Gauntlet and traverse over to the Bench Lakes for camp. Another option is to attempt a new line off the massif down to Horsey Cr.

DAY 5: Exit either through The Gauntlet and over an Unnamed Pass or return via the Bench Lakes area and the trail back to the vehicle.

You’ve taken an AST 1 course now, but what’s next? Perhaps you want to take an AST 2 course but need to gain some more experience first? Well, you’ve come to the right place! Join CAA Level II-certified and ACMG guide Sean Prockter as you spend two days in the backcountry learning a variety of important skills to safely navigate in avalanche terrain.

Day 1: The first day we will focus on building off of the skills introduced in the AST 1 course. Some of the topics covered are:

• Applying weather and the Avalanche Bulletin to the terrain we visit

• Using both formal and informal tests to enhance decision-making in the field

• Uphill and downhill track setting techniques for efficient travel through avalanche terrain

Day 2: The second day will take us to a different location where you’ll have the chance to apply some of the skills discussed on Day 1. Everyone will have an opportunity to lead, gaining feedback along the way.

rates:

$349 + GST / person

**Minimum of 3 people required**

 Looking to become a better backcountry skier? We have put together an amazing ski program you won’t want to miss.

Day 1: This is a 3-hr powder ski lesson with a Level III ski instructor at Marmot Basin. You will develop skills at the hill that you will then apply to backcountry skiing the next day.

Day 2: Join your Level III Instructor as well as Level II ski instructor and ACMG guide Sean Prockter for a day of backcountry skiing. You will continue to work on the skills developed at the ski hill while also learning about safe travel in avalanche terrain.

rates:

$349/person (includes taxes)

**Minimum of 3 people required**

Have you ever wanted to try the time honoured Canadian tradition of snowshoeing? Have you ever strapped a pair of tennis racquets on your boots and tramped around in the snow for fun? Perhaps you’ve yearned to compete in the snowshoeing race events: 100m dash, 2 mile event and 4’ hurdle? Rumour has it that the hurdle event in snowshoeing preceded its summer counterpart by almost ten years!

From old-timers to some-timers, for dashers to prancers, snowshoeing (or slowshoeing!) is an adventurous and unique way to experience Jasper National Park.

*Best followed up with a trip to the local pub to rest your tired feet and share some embellished stories of your escapades*

In town pickup and drop offs provided.

This tour is available as a private booking only. Please contact for availability.

RATES:

Private Tour: 1-3 people: Half Day $349 + GST | Full Day $525 + GST
4 + people: $499 and up + GST

join Sean on a special backcountry trip to Jacques Lake Cabin this winter. Beginners are welcome!

• Quick Description: 12 km, one-way snowshoe trip

• Elevation Gain to Hut: 250m

• Approach Time: 4 to 7 hours

• Dates: Dec. 9-10th, 2022

Snowshoe through a beautiful valley nestled between two big mountain ranges. There are several lakes along the way and plenty of opportunity to soak in the spectacular views. We gain 250m over the course of 12 kms, making it a relatively flat trail to reach Jacques Lake Cabin.

After a gourmet meal at the cabin, we plan to stay up to watch the stars and share a few stories our constellations tell in the night sky.

Jasper is the largest accessible Dark Sky Preserve in the world. By staying at a remote backcountry lodge, well away from town lights, with an excellent view of the sky looking north, we hope to see the Aurora Borealis as well!