Backcountry Lodge Trips
Join us for an unforgettable ski adventure in the heart of BC’s wilderness. We’ve partnered with the renowned Golden Alpine Holidays to offer guided and fully catered trips at all four of their stunning alpine lodges. Each trip is led by certified ACMG guides and combines world-class skiing with cozy, comfortable accommodations in the breathtaking Selkirk Mountains.
Upcoming Trips:
Sentry Lodge
Built in 2012, Sentry is an elegantly simple and sustainable new-era backcountry alpine lodge designed to inspire. The lodge gets a lot of attention but the terrain around Sentry truly makes it special. Great tree skiing right below the hut, short walks to epic pillow zones made famous in numerous ski movies. Or head out the back of the hut into Secret Valley for endless alpine runs on varying aspects. Many great natural circuits check all the boxes for what a backcountry ski trip should be. Groups up to 12 plus 4 staff.
Sunrise Lodge
Sunrise Lodge is the southern gateway of the Esplanade and offers stunning views of the Rockies to the west and the Purcells to the south. A short hike to Paradise Ridge rewards you with amazing views in all directions. Sunrise is the first lodge to receive morning light making morning coffee even better with easily the best outhouse views you can ask for! With limited cell coverage, it’s the perfect ratio of staying connected but not too connected. The terrain offers everything, great alpine and tree skiing on all aspects makes it the perfect place to get great skiing in all weather conditions. Groups of up to 12 plus 4 staff.
Meadow Lodge
Famous for its pillow lines right below, Meadow Lodge is also the launching pad to some of the steepest and longest runs in the Esplanades. Numerous, long north and south-facing runs leave great options for various snow conditions. A short hike to Paradise Ridge is the access point for some of the Esplanade’s best west-facing runs. From here you’re treated to incredible views of Mt. Sir Sandford which at an elevation of 11,545 ft (3519 m) is the highest mountain in the entire Selkirk Range. Groups of up to 12 plus 4 staff.
Vista Lodge
Vista lodge is set in the middle of a beautiful alpine meadow at the edge of Vista Lake. Vista has five drainages to ski offering a myriad of terrain choices. Vista is also the portal to the big alpine zones off Cherub Glacier to the west. Strategically located at the center of the Esplanade Range combined with its epic Alpine runs, Vista is famous for its ridiculous spring skiing. Groups of up to 12 plus 4 staff.