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Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026
Sentry Lodge is a plush British Columbia backcountry ski lodge with access to wild terrain. Tree skiing, pillow lines and wide open alpine faces make for great variety in all conditions and snowpacks.
Overview
Itinerary
Prerequisites
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Gear
We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:
- Ski the best zone in the area that day, based on weather and snow conditions
- Refresh gear and technique skills
- Avalanche safety skills review throughout the day
- Enjoy delicious meals, great company, and living that backcountry hut life!
Here's the schedule for your trip:
- Day 1 - Arrival & Transportation to the Hut - Upon arrival we'll unpack our small overnight kits and get out for a tour before dinner. After we've had our fill of riding for the day, we'll settle back into the huts and prepare for dinner.
- Days 2-6 - Ski Touring from the Hut - We'll get an early start on the day, with a hot breakfast, fresh coffee, and tea. Next, we'll prepare food for the day before gearing up and heading out. We'll spend full days ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day with lunch eaten in the field. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup at the huts, set our gear out to dry and prepare for dinner.
- Day 7 - Departure from Hut We'll enjoy breakfast, pack up, and travel out.
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:
- Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
- Modern, comfortable sleeping accommodations
- Deluxe breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner prepared by a professional cook.
- Amenities including a sauna, recreation area, stretching/yoga center, and lodge WIFI
- 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
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Price/Person
$500.00
Private Programs
Duration: 7-8 Days, 6-7 Nights
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PRIVATE PROGRAMS
- Custom Scheduling: Choose your dates and plan around your availability.
- Tailored Experiences: Itineraries and objectives are adjusted to suit your goals, experience, and fitness.
- Cost-Effective for Most Large Groups: Private programs are typically more cost-effective for groups of 3 or more.
- Flexibility Comes at a Price: For groups of 1-2, private programs are generally more expensive.
- AIARE Courses: AIARE course pricing is based on a group of 6. Running these as a private program with fewer than 6 participants will increase the per-person cost.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
- Fixed Dates & Costs: Scheduled programs have set dates, itineraries, objectives, and pricing.
- Great for Solo or Small Groups: Ideal for individuals or small groups looking to share costs with others.
- Affordable for 1-2 People: Scheduled programs are typically less expensive for groups of 1-2.
- Less Flexibility: Dates fill quickly, and group programs require adapting to the skill level and pace of all participants
- Group Atmosphere: Meet others with similar interests and make some new backcountry buddies!
Note: Any scheduled program can also be run as a private program with customized dates and rates.
Both options offer exceptional guiding and experiences. Choose what works best for you!
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We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:
- Ski the best zone in the area that day, based on weather and snow conditions
- Refresh gear and technique skills
- Avalanche safety skills review throughout the day
- Enjoy delicious meals, great company, and living that backcountry hut life!
Here's the schedule for your trip:
- Day 1 - Arrival & Transportation to the Hut - Upon arrival we'll unpack our small overnight kits and get out for a tour before dinner. After we've had our fill of riding for the day, we'll settle back into the huts and prepare for dinner.
- Days 2-6 - Ski Touring from the Hut - We'll get an early start on the day, with a hot breakfast, fresh coffee, and tea. Next, we'll prepare food for the day before gearing up and heading out. We'll spend full days ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day with lunch eaten in the field. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup at the huts, set our gear out to dry and prepare for dinner.
- Day 7 - Departure from Hut We'll enjoy breakfast, pack up, and travel out.
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:
- Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
- Modern, comfortable sleeping accommodations
- Deluxe breakfast, lunch, appetizers, and dinner prepared by a professional cook.
- Amenities including a sauna, recreation area, stretching/yoga center, and lodge WIFI
- 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
Bakcountry skiing terrain at the Sentry Lodge in British Columbia
Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026
Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026
Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026
Sentry Lodge Backcountry Ski Lodge 2026
Epic Reviews From Adventurers
12 reviews
- Rated 5 out of 5 starsReady for a trip to pillow town?
Ok, this was my 2nd hut trip with Blackbird and wow was it amazing. I mean, at 50 if I had done this 25 years ago I am pretty sure my life would have gone in a very different direction.
First and foremost, Zeb Blaise (owner and lead guide), is an absolute rockstar. He ensured that everyone made it to the lodge no matter how hard the weather and airlines tried to prevent it. He was constantly working to make sure this was an amazing experience.
While visibility was difficult all week I still think we scored big time. With 5-10cm of fresh every day and a mix of guides and practicum's with local knowledge we were never longing for more. With the ability to self select we were able to choose from skiing bell to bell or a more mellow day but always had fun.
I could go on about the food being fantastic and the hut's sauna for days but there is only so much room to type.
Oh yeah, about the pillows... This is probably this best pillow terrain I've ever seen, in person, a magazine or a video part. I mean Mike Lindell would be jealous of this place. A week later and I'm still dreaming about pillow lines!
The only real question is whether I will return to Snowfall or check out a different hut next winter...
Jeremy R.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 starsBlackbird Guides - Snowfall Lodge
In short, a once in a lifetime experience. The perfect balance between comfort (a lodge that is off the grid but has everything you need, including sauna and amazing food) and outdoor adventure (disconnected, epic snow and terrain, unreal views, the list goes on). To top it off, Blackbird guides helps to make the experience as good as it gets. They are professionals at coordinating and communicating plans, as well as true backcountry mountain guides - ensuring a safe experience, while providing education and guaranteeing epic powder turns. I have used Blackbird since they started and will continue to do so. They are at the top of their game. Don't miss this trip, or frankly, any trip Blackbird puts together. If you have the opportunity, GO!
Greg F.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 starsIncredible hut trip
Magnificent terrain to explore each day and a beautiful hut to return to each night. Couldn’t have loved this week more!
Jennifer L.Verified Buyer - Rated 5 out of 5 starsAnother Epic Trip to BC
Blackbird trips are something special. Amazing terrain, super knowledgeable and fun guides, great guests, and spectacular food. Snowfall had it all, from high alpine & glaciers to super fun tree and pillow skiing. Looking forward to coming back.
Henning F.Verified Buyer
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