Overnight Backcountry Trips
Overnight Backcountry Trips
13 Glaciers, 14 Mountains and 25km of overnight backcountry adventure with incredible skiing and breathtaking scenery.
An experience that’s unique to our home mountains. Cross the Spearhead Traverse from Blackcomb Mountain to Whistler Mountain while sleeping under the stars and ski touring your way through mountain cols, across glaciers, and down life-changing slopes. One of the rarest types of excursion you can do in this big world of ours, that is sure to make you king/queen of après.
The new Macbeth hut, designed and scheduled to break ground in the summer of 2025, will open new paths to discover. Explore the vast Whistler Blackcomb Backcountry, which has endless potential to check off your bucket list items. Lead by one of our experienced and certified Guides, feel at ease surrounded by 360 degrees of mountain goodness.
What’s Included:
Full days of Extremely Canadian guiding from 8:00 AM
Breakfast & dinners
Lift line priority
ACMG Certified Guide (Association of Canadian Mountain Guides)
Specific overnight Gear
Route planning
What’s Not Included:
Lift Tickets (ask us about our discounted tickets)
Lunches & snacks
Sleeping bag & mat
Avalanche Safety Gear
Backcountry Touring Gear
Price:
Adventures starting from
$1,935 + 5% GST
Pricing varies depending on number of nights, people, and if staying at the Kee’s and Claire Hut.
DEAL ALERT: Discounted lift passes available
Dates:
Adventures typically run from Mid-March to May. This is subject to weather, avalanche conditions, and guide availability. Earlier dates may be available if weather permits, so please inquire at any point in time.
Step Outside Whistler Blackcomb:
Take flight to a stunning, brand-new AlpX Yurt, nestled in a remote backcountry behind Mount Currie. Get cozy in this 6-person home away from home as you gear up for unforgettable days of touring. Captained by our top ACMG guides, we’ll make the most of your overnight backcountry adventure. Contact us for more details!
Ability Level:
Advanced-intermediate to expert skiers and riders can enjoy Extremely Canadian Backcountry Adventures. Previous ski touring and overnight camping experience is an asset, but not mandatory.
Exertion Level:
Low – High (Depending on objectives)
~400 to 1500M of elevation gain / day
~1600 to 3000M skiing/riding vertical / day
-
Meet 8AM at the Carleton Lodge Patio (the backside, facing Lululemon)
have you signed a waiver?
Do you have a lift ticket?
Do you have all your overnight gear?
8:30AM leave the Carleton and upload the gondola
3-4:30PM enter back into the valley on the confirmed return date, depending on the time of season/daylight
-
Q: Do I need previous backcountry experience?
A: When venturing out to the Kees & Claire Hut, you don't require previous experience, but you do need to be a advanced-expert skiing/riding. For objectives such as the Spearhead Traverse you should have a fair amount of experience.
Q: What does me fitness need to be?
A: Fitness level should be moderate to high, and be able to hike for a few hours.
Q: What kinda of layers should I pack?
A: Regular, breathable ski layers. Merino wool is great option as it's light weight, breathable and odour resistant. Suggest more thinner layers over one thick layer. Remember ounces = pounds, pounds = pain.
Q: What if there is poor weather forecasted?
A: This is the beauty of having a guide. They can provide the safest experience all while finding the best snow. The Kee's & Claire Hut has a variety of options if weather is poor. Whereas for the Spearhead traverse and the AlpX Yurt weather plays a bigger role. We will be in discussions leading up to the trip if we need to reschedule due to weather. There are no fees/charges if changes are made due to weather.
Q: Can I organize a winter camping trip not in a Hut/yurt?
A: Absolutely. We can organize any overnight adventure. If you desire to winter camp, we ask that you do have previous experience.
-
We supply:
Pots
Stoves
Cooking supplies including dishware and cutlery
Tents
Breakfast and Dinner (if you have special dietary needs, you're welcome to do your own shopping as well)
You Supply:
Sleeping Bag
Headlamp
Backpack (40-50L)
Winter sleeping Pad (not needed in the Kee's & Claire hut)
Lunch and snacks
Lift Tickets
Personal Care kit
Avalanche Safety gear
-
Our guides will walk you through glacier travel, overnight winter camping, ski touring, personal fitness, technical steep skiing; you name it! This trip encompasses a huge variety of skills needed to be a confident backcountry traveler. Maybe even some nun chuck, bow staff and computer hacking skills if you’re lucky.
-
One, Two, Three, Four Night trips
The trip is possible in one night and two full days of skiing and touring, but if you’d like to boost the daily number of ski runs up, or the cardio down then we can extend to the length of trip you’d like. With gear from Mountain Hardwear and Rossignol, you’re sure to sleep well and ski hard. Just depends how much of the great outdoors, you can handle!
All participants will be required to sign the appropriate waivers for each adventure; please review the document thoroughly prior to signing.
Similar Products
Entry-level decision-making framework for recreational skiers and snowboarders in winter backcountry avalanche terrain.
Avalanche Skills Trainings 1+
Private Tour
Step into Whistler/Blackcomb’s vast untracked backcountry ski & snowboard terrain that stretches to the horizon in every direction.
The fine print.
Book in Advance
Guides are in high demand and low supply. Please book ahead to avoid disappointment.Late Arrival or Departures
Payment & Confirmation
All rates are quoted in Canadian currency and are subject to taxes. Full payment is due upon booking. Confirmation is made by email.
** Weather Conditions
Adventure travel involves risk and unpredictable weather conditions. Extremely Canadian does not purport to any guarantee of conditions. We retain the right to cancel at any time due to inclement weather or factors outside of our control. In this case the client will be entitled to a full refund.
Group Dynamics
We worry less about exact ratios but we endeavour to have a tight match of ability and inclination to provide tons of vertical and mileage while moving quickly and safely through terrain appropriate for the group. Ratios can be between 1:5 but are usually closer to 3:1. If we don’t have a group for you we will work to find another program that matches your ability or provide a full refund.
Insurance
We do not request proof of insurance coverage, but please ensure that you have appropriate coverage to ensure that you are adequately covered for any eventuality. We highly suggest that you purchase trip cancellation insurance to avoid penalties related to a change in plans.
If you require any clarifications on these important details, please contact us at ski@extremelycanadian.com or call 604-938-9656.
What you need to know before embarking on your day.
Meeting Time and Place
Meeting time is 8 AM on the deck of the Carleton Lodge in the main village between the gondolas unless otherwise noted in your confirmation.Payment and Confirmation
All rates are quoted in Canadian currency and are subject to taxes. Full payment is due upon booking. Confirmation is made by email.
Refunds
No refunds will be issued on whole or partially unused portions of packages. No refunds will be issued on day of lesson (medical reasons with a doctor’s note may be an exception).
Cancellation Policy
We totally understand if your plans change!
Here's the scoop on our Backcountry Tours cancellation policy: Up to 7 days prior to your activity date, you will receive a 90% refund or you can choose to reschedule your adventure date or opt for a 100% credit to be used in the future. All modification requests must be made within Extremely Canadian’s operating hours by email or phone at least 7 days prior to your tour. However, please note that once alterations have been made to your original activity date, refunds will not be allowed. If you booked multiple days, our cancellation policy applies to each day separately. If you are cancelling your activity due to illness/injury within 7 days, you may be required to present medical documentation to complete the refund.
End of Day
Guides will determine the end of day. Many factors will be considered when doing so. Typically depends on day light and fatigue levels.
Behaviour Expectations
Guests are expected to behave in an orderly fashion and not to disrupt the enjoyment of other guests or in anyway harm the reputation of Extremely Canadian or its suppliers. Extremely Canadian reserves the right to decline accepting or retaining any guest whose health or actions impede the operation of a clinic or camp or the welfare or enjoyment of fellow guests.
Underage Participants
Group programs are for guests aged 16 and older. All clients 18 & under must sign the safety voucher and wear a helmet.
Waiver
You will be required to sign a waiver and release of liability before your first day on the mountain. Below is a copy of the waiver for your review. A separate waiver is required when purchasing a lift ticket; check our waiver page for more information.
If you require any clarifications on these important details, please contact us at ski@extremelycanadian.com or call 604-938-9656.
