One of the newest backcountry ski lodges in BC, Snowfall Lodge is perched at treeline in the Battle Range, a remote subrange of the Selkirks. The lodge’s location, just south of Rogers Pass, provides amazing access to steep tree skiing, ski mountaineering objectives, and a plethora of 4,000' long glaciated ski runs.
All deposits are nonrefundable. Payment in full of the remaining balance is due 180 days before your trip starts.
Snowfall Lodge BC 2025
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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!
Snowfall Lodge, a few miles southeast of Revelstoke, is an upper class lodge on a tenure that receives legendary snowfall. The lodge holds 17 guests and our team of 3 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 Snowfall Lodge Trip Info Page Here
Here's the itinerary for our Snowfall Lodge 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!
- Snowfall Lodge Runs Saturday -Saturday - 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:
- 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 in double occupancy rooms
- Deluxe breakfast, appetizers, dinner and desert prepared by a professional cook. Food to prepare your own lunch.
- Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools, first aid kit, rescue equipment, etc
- Transportation to the helicopter staging area
- Hotels before and after the trip
- Alcohol - Should be purchased beforehand and brought into 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
Know Before you go
Price/Person
$675.00
Private Programs
Duration: 7 Days, 7 Nights
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Private Programs
Blackbird Mountain Guides offers both scheduled group programs and private programs.
Private programs are simply above and beyond what Blackbird Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. Scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Blackbird Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review the differences between these types of programs, and to decide what works best for them.
SCHEDULED PROGRAMS
Scheduled Programs have fixed dates, itineraries, objectives, curriculum, and costs. They typically appeal to solo individuals or small groups or who are looking to share the cost of their program with a larger group. Correspondingly, scheduled programs are less expensive for smaller groups (1-2), and they provide the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. If you have a large group (3+), Scheduled programs will often be more expensive. They can fill up quickly, and scheduling flexibility is obviously limited.
Scheduled programs will have advertised dates. All scheduled programs can be run as private programs with private dates/rates as well.
PRIVATE PROGRAMS
Private programs have scheduling freedom. They typically appeal to those who would like some flexibility in planning their own trip or course. In this regard, Itineraries and objectives can be tailored to suit current conditions as well as client goals. Private programs are normally less expensive for larger groups (3+). If you have a small group (1-2) private programs will be more expensive.
Full Itinerary
Here's the itinerary for our Snowfall Lodge 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!
- Snowfall Lodge Runs Saturday -Saturday - 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.
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!
Snowfall Lodge, a few miles southeast of Revelstoke, is an upper class lodge on a tenure that receives legendary snowfall. The lodge holds 17 guests and our team of 3 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 Snowfall Lodge Trip Info Page Here
Here's the itinerary for our Snowfall Lodge 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!
- Snowfall Lodge Runs Saturday -Saturday - 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:
- 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 in double occupancy rooms
- Deluxe breakfast, appetizers, dinner and desert prepared by a professional cook. Food to prepare your own lunch.
- Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
- Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools, first aid kit, rescue equipment, etc
- Transportation to the helicopter staging area
- Hotels before and after the trip
- Alcohol - Should be purchased beforehand and brought into 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
Backcountry skiing deep powder at Snowfall Lodge in BC.
A view of Snowfall Lodge in British Columbia from the helicopter ride in
Preparing for a day of backcountry skiing at Snowfall Lodge BC
Dusk at Snowfall Lodge in British Columbia
Loving the up at Snowfall Lodge BC!
Powder Skiing at its finest. Snowfall Lodge BC.
Incredible views at Snowfall Lodge BC
Playful terrain at Snowfall Lodge in British Columbia
Skinning deep powder at Snowfall Lodge BC
Helicopter ready for liftoff at Snowfall Lodge, British Columbia
Apres Ski at Snowfall Lodge in BC
Epic Reviews From Adventurers
16 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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