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One of North America’s most famous ski resorts, Whistler has made a name for itself as a premier backcountry skiing destination. Located in the Canadian province of British Columbia, this resort town just 125 km north of Vancouver is renowned for the amount of snow it receives every year. Hire a certified guide and access Whistler’s backcountry terrain in the company of a local expert. Explore-Share.com only promotes mountain trips led by certified guides.

Top backcountry skiing trips | Whistler

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Backcountry skiing in Whistler Blackcomb, BC

Backcountry skiing in Whistler Blackcomb, BC

Explore the most famous backcountry in Canada on your skis. Brian, a local certified guide, will show you all the best spots.
FromEUR 130 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

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Purcell Mountain Lodge Ski Touring and Avalanche Skills Week, British Columbia

Purcell Mountain Lodge Ski Touring and Avalanche Skills Week, British Columbia

Enjoy 8 days of ski touring, along with some avalanche skills training, at the Purcell Mountain Lodge in the Rockies of British Columbia, Canada with IFMGA certified guide Brent.
FromCAD 3250 per person for 1 travellers

8 days

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3-day Ski tour traverse in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia

3-day Ski tour traverse in Garibaldi Provincial Park, British Columbia

Join ACGM-certified guide Brian on a 3-day ski traverse in British Columbia’s incredible Garibaldi Provincial Park.
FromCAD 475 per person for 5 travellers

3 days

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3-day Spearhead Range ski tour traverse in British Columbia

3-day Spearhead Range ski tour traverse in British Columbia

Join ACGM-certified guide Brian in the Canadian wilderness on a 3-day ski tour traverse along the Spearhead Range in British Columbia.
FromCAD 475 per person for 5 travellers

3 days

Intermediate

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Backcountry skiing day in Whistler, BC

Backcountry skiing day in Whistler, BC

For a full day, come and enjoy the backcountry slopes of Whistler, in British Columbia, Canada with a certified mountain guide.
FromCAD 131 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

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Heliboarding Guided Trip in Whistler, Canada

Heliboarding Guided Trip in Whistler, Canada

Join a certified mountain guide on an exhilarating heliboarding guided trip in Whistler, Canada and discover some of the best slopes in the Coast Mountains!
FromCAD 1000 per person for 4 travellers

1 day

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1+day backcountry skiing in British Columbia and Alberta

1+day backcountry skiing in British Columbia and Alberta

Explore the vastly beautiful Canadian Rocky Mountains with a certified mountain guide on this exciting backcountry skiing trip.
FromCAD 175 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

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1+ Day Heliskiing in Whistler, Canada

1+ Day Heliskiing in Whistler, Canada

Hit the untouched slopes of the Whistler backcountry with a certified guide on a heliskiing program in the immaculate Canadian wild.
FromCAD 1450 per person for 4 travellers

1 day

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Hut based ski mountaineering from the Jim Haberl Hut near Squamish, BC (Tantalus Range)

Hut based ski mountaineering from the Jim Haberl Hut near Squamish, BC (Tantalus Range)

Join Lars, an IFMGA-certified mountain guide, for this incredible 4-day ski mountaineering experience in the Tantalus Range of British Columbia. Based out of the Jim Haberl Hut, head to a different part of the area each day, enjoying phenomenal views and incredible powder.
FromCAD 1750 per person for 1 travellers

4 days

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Ski Touring in the Whistler Blackcomb sidecountry

Ski Touring in the Whistler Blackcomb sidecountry

Come and enjoy some great side country ski touring at the Whistler Blackcomb area in the Coast Range mountains of British Columbia, Canada with Simon, an ACMG certified mountain guide.
FromCAD 179 per person for 6 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

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1+ Day Backcountry Skiing Around Duffey Lake, BC

1+ Day Backcountry Skiing Around Duffey Lake, BC

Discover the easily-accessible backcountry around Duffey Lake in British Columbia with IFMGA-certified guide Andrew on a day – or more – of incredible ski touring in the always-exhilarating Coast Mountains.
FromCAD 150 per person for 5 travellers

1 day

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1+ Day Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

1+ Day Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

Hit the world-class backcountry of an iconic destination with Andrew, an IFMGA-certified guide, and ski tour through the delectable powder of Whistler in the Coast Mountains of western Canada.
FromCAD 107 per person for 8 travellers

1 day

Intermediate

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FAQs: Backcountry Skiing in Whistler

What should I know about Backcountry Skiing Whistler?

Garibaldi Provincial Park is an awesome place to backcountry ski in Whistler. Here you’ll find everything from very difficult runs to gentle beginner’s runs. McBride Range is great if you’re looking for a challenge.  Whatever your level you’ll also find great terrain in Callaghan, Duffey Lake, Pemberton, or Joffre Lake.

Why should I choose Whistler for my Backcountry Skiing adventure?

** Great Conditions **

Whistler gets a lot of snow annually, an average of 11.70 metres! The snow is also dry and light powder making it the perfect snow for your adventures. The season is also long, you can be pretty confident that you’ll be able to ski anytime between May to November.
**Varied Terrain **
The terrain in Whistler is pretty epic, it’s both sprawling and varied. You can expect to find alpine bowls, steep line drops, tree-lined runs and more. The runs often come with obstacles too which will keep you on your toes.
Après-ski
When you’re not on the slopes in Whistler, you won't be short on things to do. There is a wide range of restaurants to choose from and also great bars where you can even enjoy live music. During the day be sure to check out some of the great shops or galleries.

What can I expect from the weather during my Backcountry Skiing trip in Whistler?

December through March is extremely cold with heavy snowfall. The summer months are warm. It gets quite a bit of rain year round.

What currency is accepted around Whistler?

Canadian Dollar

How can I get to Whistler?

Fly to Vancouver, then drive or take a bus to Whistler resort which is approximately 2 hours from the airport.

What's the country code for the Whistler region?

+1

When is the best time to travel to Whistler for Backcountry Skiing?

Between November and May

Which language is predominantly spoken in the Whistler region?

English

What people are saying about Backcountry Skiing | Whistler

Daniele

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Well experienced Guide ( Brian ), very nice trip in Garibaldi

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Our guide was Tim Ross not Brian Jones. Day was great and Tim was very personal and taught us a lot about backcountry skiing. He tailored the day to our abilities and was very patient. Great experience.

Sébastien

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Our guide was Dan Robb! Thank you Dan, it was amazing! The fresh track was perfect! The scenic, Blue sky and sun, just WoW! 🤩❄️😎

Pascal

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Natalie

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We actually had a different guide (Les) but couldnt have been more impressed. He was super knowledgeable and helpful. Very patient and his timing for our day was excellent. Whistler is of course beautiful and it was a wonderful introduction to the back country.

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