Backcountry Adventures with the Whistler Alpine Guides Bureau



 To Book:

Phone: 604.938.9242
Email: info@whistlerguides.com
Web: www.whistlerguides.com

Location: Eagle Lodge, Whistler Town Plaza
19-4314 Main St., Whistler, BC. V0N 1B4

Backcountry Ski and Snowboard Touring


Beyond the Lifts – Backcountry Tour

Leave the lift lines behind this winter on one of our professionally guided backcountry day tours! Enjoy awesome powder skiing and snowboarding in the backcountry surrounding the Whistler Blackcomb ski area. Lift access, skins, specialized ski touring bindings for skiers, and splitboards for snowboarders are used to access the backcountry.

The big mountain backcountry outside the Whistler Blackcomb ski area offers a multitude of bowls, glaciers and gladed runs to choose from. Conditions are almost always favorable with lots of powder to ensure great turns for all.

Your experienced ski guide will provide instruction on backcountry equipment usage and lead you down some memorable ski descents. Intimate group sizes provide individual attention and a day at the right pace. Geared for intermediate, advanced and expert skiers or snowboarders. Participants must be comfortable and confident in intermediate terrain [blue runs] in variety of snow conditions. Skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders welcome. Groups can expect 3 – 5 runs and up to 5,000ft of vertical descent for the day depending on ability and fitness level. It's a must-try experience on your next Whistler trip.

Dates: Offered Daily
Cost:$215.00 plus GST per person (lift ticket required)

$30.00 plus GST powder touring ski or telemark ski rental package available
$30.00 plus GST splitboard rental package available

$41.00 plus GST backcountry lift ticket available
Included: Avalanche safety equipment - transceiver, shovel, probe
Location: Garibaldi Park, adjacent to Whistler and Blackcomb ski areas

Earn Your Turns – Backcountry Introduction

Enjoy the ease of lift-assisted backcountry runs close to the Whistler Blackcomb ski area with our experienced ski guides and discover why "earning your turns" is so rewarding. Using backcountry ski touring equipment and returning to the lifts after each run, gain access to new terrain and great snow.

The focus of this tour is on backcountry basics, avalanche awareness and overall ski improvement in new terrain and powder snow conditions. A great way to experience the goods in and out of the ski area boundary as well as prepare for one of our other tours into the Whistler backcountry

Suited to people who are of intermediate or above ski or snowboard ability. Participants must be comfortable and confident in intermediate terrain [blue runs] in variety of snow conditions. Skiers, telemarkers and snowboarders welcome. Groups can expect 3 - 4 runs and up to 5,000ft of vertical decent for the day depending on ability and fitness level.

Dates: Offered Daily
Cost:$215.00 plus GST per person (lift ticket required)

$30.00 plus GST powder touring ski or telemark ski rental package available
$30.00 plus GST splitboard rental package available
Included: Avalanche safety equipment - transceiver, shovel, probe
Location: Garibaldi Park, adjacent to Whistler and Blackcomb ski areas