British Columbia Lodge trips are our favorite way to backcountry ski for a reason - being in expansive, remote mountains without having to rough it is the best! We focus on skiing great snow and exploring fun terrain and return home each day to freshly cooked meals and a hot sauna!

Valkyr Lodge, east of Kelowna, is a newer, plush lodge equipped with running water, plumbed showers and access to incredible snow and terrain. The lodge holds 12 guests and our team of 2 guides divides the group into ability levels based on how the team is feeling each day.
Join us and see why we love British Columbia Lodge Trips!
Plan for the trip:

• Avalanche Rescue Skills Briefing
• Ski the best zone based on weather, snow conditions, and group desires
• Enjoy delicious meals from our in-Lodge cook & après ski Sauna.
• Share the lodge with great people & live that backcountry Lodge Life!

Visit the Valkyr Lodge Trip Info Page Here

Here's the itinerary for your British Columbia Lodge Trip:

• Day 0 - Arrive In British Columbia Make sure you arrive AT LEAST the day before the program to make sure your bags arrive. We advise arriving an extra day early to make sure all of your ski kit arrives in time!


• Valkyr Lodge Runs Sunday-Sunday - These are the days we fly in/out of the lodge.


• Day 1 - Arrive at Staging & Helicopter into the Lodge - Valkyr Lodge runs We arrive at staging in the morning, bags prepped for loading the Helicopter. After weighing in, we’ll fly into the lodge. After arrival, we'll unpack our overnight bags, do a quick avalanche rescue training and get out for a tour before dinner if time allows. After we've gotten some snow under our skis, we'll settle back into the huts, and prepare for dinner.


• Days 2-6 - Ski Touring from the Lodge - We'll get an early start on the day, with fresh coffee and tea, and we'll prepare our lunch, snacks and gear the day before breakfast. Next, we’ll sit down to a hot meal and check in on the weather forecast and options for the day. We'll each day ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day. We typically eat lunch and snacks on the go in the field, but depending on the group and conditions, we may opt to stop for a longer break. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup at the huts, set our gear out to dry and prepare for dinner. This is a perfect time to relax in the sauna or take a little alone time to regroup before dinner.


• Day 7 - Depart the Lodge On our last day at the lodge, we'll enjoy breakfast, pack up and load the helicopter out of the lodge. Once we’re back at the staging area, everyone is free to depart to their next destination, whether that’s the airport or more skiing in British Columbia! Helicopter flights depend on weather, so it’s a good idea to plan to fly home the following day if there are any delays.

Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:

• Advanced Resort Riding Skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.


• Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 20+ days of backcountry experience.


• Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week

Here's what's included with your trip:

• Modern, comfortable sleeping accommodations
• Deluxe breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner prepared by a professional cook.
• Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
• Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
• Wag Bags - For human waste disposal, in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles

• Transportation to the helicopter staging area
• Hotels before and after the trip
• Alcohol - Beer can be purchased at the huts
• Gratuities for guides, cooks and caretaker

BC Lodge Ski Touring Gear List (Download the Full List Here) Ski/Split Touring Gear

• Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
• Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
• Climbing Skins
• Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
• Adjustable Touring Poles
• Alpine Harness
• Locking Carabiner

• Avalanche Beacon
• Avalanche Shovel
• Avalanche Probe

• Headlamp
• Lodge Slippers
Clothing & Accessories
• Technical Outerwear (jacket, bibs/pants)
• Multiple Midlayer Options
• Gloves
• Helmet
• Goggles
• Beanie
• Baseball Cap
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
• Lunch and Snacks