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Backcountry Group Tours

Explore the expansive Sea to Sky backcountry with a group of fellow skiers and one of our ACMG guides leading the charge. A lifetime of peaks, valleys, chutes, and glades waiting to lay some tracks down. We offer group trips three times per week throughout the season.

Location
Whistler / Squamish
Duration
1 Day
Difficulty
Intermediate / Expert
Guest Ratio
6 to 1

Starting at $225 per person

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Short Drive for Big Peaks

Join a small group for a guided day of backcountry skiing with an ACMG or IFMGA guide in the Whistler backcountry, the Callaghan Valley or the wider Sea to Sky. Open group days run three times a week through the winter, from $225 to $330 per person plus GST, with up to 6 guests per guide. They suit skiers and splitboarders who have toured before and can ski black diamond runs in powder.

Stretching from Vancouver through Whistler to the Duffey Lake area is a roadside ski touring mecca. From big alpine lines on Matier West Face and Slalok North to chutes and ocean side glades in Squamish - this section of road leads to a truly worthy ski touring stop for intermediate to experienced riders.

Join one of our backcountry tours in Squamish, Whistler or Callaghan Valley. We offer group trips three times per week throughout the season. As well as private trips any time of the season for those keen to make their own group. Our group tours are a maximum of 6:1 ratio (skier to guide) and require a minimum of 3 for the group to run.

  • Choose a date. We offer trips Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday all season long
  • Get the gear - In addition to the usual kit, you will need ski touring gear and avalanche safety gear (ask us about our rental partners)
  • Meet us at 8:00 am sharp! (or make it a private trip and you call the terms)

Departures for the Callaghan Valley include mechanized transfer to and from the ski area.

What is involved?

Turn up the volume on your Whistler or Squamish trip with a Backcountry tour. By joining a group trip, you gain affordable access to some of the best backcountry touring with an ACMG or IFMGA guide.

  • ACMG/IFMGA Certified Guides
  • Intimate Local Knowledge
  • Expert Skiers
  • Passion for Showing Our Guests the Best Skiing

All participants are required to read and sign a release of liability waiver prior to their trip.

Is this for me?

Our open group backcountry tours are for skiers who have previous touring experience, understand the gear, and are ready to jump into a full day of ski touring. You should have the ski ability to enjoy the terrain we can access; you should be comfortable in powder snow and have some experience in technical sections. If you are comfortable enjoying a powder day at the resort and can get your way down a black/double black diamond run, then you are good to go!

  • Intermediate to Expert Downhill Ski Ability
  • Any Range of Fitness
  • Previous Backcountry Skiing Experience Required

2026-2027 Season

  1. Dec. 5 (Whistler)$225 per person + GSTBook
  2. Dec. 12 (Whistler)$225 per person + GSTBook
  3. Dec. 15 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  4. Dec. 19 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  5. Dec. 22 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  6. Dec. 26 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  7. Dec. 26 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  8. Dec. 29 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  9. Jan. 2 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  10. Jan. 5 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  11. Jan. 8 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  12. Jan. 9 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  13. Jan. 9 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  14. Jan. 12 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  15. Jan. 15 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  16. Jan. 16 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  17. Jan. 16 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  18. Jan. 19 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  19. Jan. 23 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  20. Jan. 26 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  21. Jan. 29 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  22. Jan. 30 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  23. Jan. 30 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  24. Feb. 2 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  25. Feb. 6 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  26. Feb. 9 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  27. Feb. 12 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  28. Feb. 13 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  29. Feb. 13 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  30. Feb. 16 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  31. Feb. 20 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  32. Feb. 23 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  33. Feb. 26 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  34. Feb. 27 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  35. Feb. 27 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  36. Mar. 2 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  37. Mar. 6 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  38. Mar. 9 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  39. Mar. 12 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  40. Mar. 13 (Callaghan)$330 per person + GSTBook
  41. Mar. 13 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  42. Mar. 16 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  43. Mar. 20 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  44. Mar. 23 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  45. Mar. 27 (Whistler)$275 per person + GSTBook
  46. Mar. 30 (Sea to Sky)$275 per person + GSTBook
  47. Custom Group ToursAs low as $185 per person + GSTBook

Includes

  • Guides’ Fees
  • All Technical Equipment (harness, crevasse rescue, and group gear)

Does Not Include

  • Backcountry Ski Rentals
  • Avalanche Rescue Equipment
  • Whistler Blackcomb Backcountry Lift Ticket*

*Available for purchase at checkout

Routes & Runs

The Whistler Backcountry provides a lifetime of ski touring possibilities with unbeatable access. From the resort lift system, we are able to quickly access all types of skiing: glades, pillows, glaciers and couloirs. Using the lift system allows us to maximize your time skiing.

Typical Whistler Backcountry day: 8:00am start - 3 to 5 backcountry runs - 1300m to 2500m of ascent (on skins) - 2000m to 3300m of descent

Typical Squamish Backcountry day: 8:00am start - 2 to 3 backcountry runs - 1300m to 2500m of ascent (on skins) - 1300m to 2500m of descent.

Typical Callaghan Valley Backcountry day: 8:00am start - Snowcat access to the area (45 - 60 minute). 2 to 3 backcountry runs - 1300m to 2500m of ascent (on skins) - 1300m to 2500m of descent.

Map of common runs

FAQ - Whistler Blackcomb Backcountry Tours

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What is the booking policy for this trip?

Please take a moment to read and understand our policies before booking.
Booking, payment, cancellation and weather policies, as well as FAQ, may be found here!

How much does a group backcountry tour cost?

$225 per person in the early season and $275 through the main winter for Whistler and Sea to Sky days, and $330 for Callaghan Valley days, plus GST. Lift tickets, avalanche rescue gear and rentals are extra. Private custom tours for your own group are also available from $185 per person.

How many people are in a group?

Up to 6 guests per ACMG or IFMGA guide.

What experience do I need?

You should have toured before, know how to use your touring gear, and be comfortable skiing black or double black diamond runs in powder. If you are new to touring, start with our Intro Backcountry Touring Course or AST 1.

Do I need a lift ticket?

Whistler days use the Whistler Blackcomb lifts, so you need a season or Epic pass or a backcountry lift ticket, which you can add at checkout.

Reviews

“We skied 4 days with Ross Berg who tailored each day to help us find the best skiing and snow each day. Tons of knowledge and a great person to explore the backcountry with. I highly recommend them.”

Brian Z.

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