Backcountry Lodges of BC are all about backcountry skiing with great people! The remote nature of the lodges means that we’re removed from busy trailheads, competition for tracks and we can focus on just having fun and finding great lines!

Not only are BC lodges remote, they're also pretty darn comfortable - this is as far from camping as you can get! Hilda Hut features double occupancy rooms, propane heat, running water with flush toilets and hot showers. Plus, our cook will provide multiple delicous meals each day!

Each day, we’ll divide into groups and tackle different objectives based on the snow conditions. Hilda Hut’s incredible terrain provides a mix of steep faces and classic British Columbia tree skiing. Each day, we'll ski tour to our heart's (and legs) content then return to the lodge for après ski snacks, sauna time, dinner, dessert and some well earned lounge time!

Join us for a week of skiing you won’t forget!

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Here's the itinerary for our Hilda Hut Backcountry Ski Week in British Columbia

• 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! We've had numerous close calls and delays with clients and/or their gear nearly not making it!


• The Hilda Hut Runs Sunday - Sunday - These are the days we fly in/out of the lodge.


• Day 1 - Arrive at Staging & Helicopter into the Lodge - 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:

• Expert Resort Riding Skills - You must be able to ski in off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.


• Extensive Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 50+ 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 3,500 - 6,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week. We'll be doing 6.5 days straight of 3,500-7,000' per day - this is a serious undertaking for fitness!
• Carrying Group Gear - Due to the remote nature of these lodges, we'll be prepared for emergency situations. Guides will divy up some of the group safety, repair and first aid equiment amongst the group each day. Plan on this adding up to 1 pound to your kit.

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 Mountain Guide or Ski 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

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

• 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