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Caught in an avalanche

We debated long and hard about whether to put this video up, it will form the scariest 9 minutes of your day! Having thought about though we decided you needed to see it, as a stark reminder of how quickly it can go wrong and also one of the best ways to experience the panic of being stuck under the snow first hand. Stay safe out there this season and remember to always make sure you have your safety equipment on you when heading to the backcountry.

Sorcerer Lodge

A magical name that conjures up all manner of mystical images. Set in heart of some of the most stunning backcountry scenery  in the world, this is a powderhounds playground!

The Lodge: Sorcerer Lodge has been up and running for over 20 years, with their customers skiing hard and having fun in some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. This comfortable, remote backcountry lodge is located in the Selkirk mountain range of British Columbia Canada near the northern boundary of Glacier National Park.

Accommodation Details: The lodge is three stories high. The first floor has a drying room with a propane heater, a self contained and fully-equipped kitchen, a living/sitting room, sun room and dining area. A large deck outside is perfect for beer and a BBQ on those sunny spring afternoons. The lodge is warmed by a wood stove in the sitting room, and mainly uses solar power for lighting. The second floor has four separate bedrooms and the loft is a rather funky area with lots of room, and several semi-private sleeping quarters for people who might like their own space. 16 – 18 people are comfortable in the lodge. A wood heated sauna, complete with changing room is in a separate building.

Activities and Terrain: Sorcerer is first and foremost a ski touring destination. A reputation built off the back of being located in the heart of some of the best snow conditions on the planet. The terrain is challenging, heavily glaciated and definitely not for beginners. Previous experience ski touring is recommended, but you can come in on split boards, tele skis or alpine touring – they’re all good ways to go up and down the mountains! For the descent, enjoy wide open glacier runs, bowls and excellent tree skiing on the snowy days. If you’re a true powder hound, any time up until mid April is a good bet. If you want to get up the big peaks, like long sunny days and margaritas on the deck, come in late April or May.

Guide Price: Both self guided group packages and full service trips available. Check out the website for prices and availability

How to get there: Access to Sorcerer is by helicopter only. We stage from Heather Mountain Lodge, on the Trans Canada Highway, 55 km west of Golden, BC. Calgary International is the closest airport, about a 3 hour drive from Golden. The Greyhound bus leaves Golden and Calgary 4 times daily. Do not book airline flights for the day you fly out of the lodge as weather and helicopters tend to make timing unpredictable.

Get in touch to find out more details and be put directly in touch with this outstanding backcountry lodge.

Battle Abbey – Canadian backcountry lodge

A backcountry mountaineering hut, built in 1978 and set in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains. Over the years it has evolved into an eclectic skiers’ paradise. Imagine a remote, rugged valley enclosed by majestic glaciated peaks. High on a forested shoulder, at the foot of one of the glaciers, there is a comfortable back country lodge. Surrounding the lodge, nothing but peaks, sky and a deep valley to the north. Endless runs to ski and places to enjoy. Its a private mountain playground.

The Lodge: Over the years it has evolved into an eclectic skiers’ paradise. Imagine a remote, rugged valley enclosed by majestic glaciated peaks. High on a forested shoulder, at the foot of one of the glaciers, there is a comfortable back country lodge. Surrounding the lodge, nothing but peaks, sky and a deep valley to the north. Endless runs to ski and places to enjoy. Its a private mountain playground.

Accommodation Details:The lodge has 5 guest rooms for 14 guests and is staffed by a cook, custodian and two ACMG certified guides.  Down comforters, bedding and towels are provided. There are two bathrooms, the downstairs bathroom has a woodstove and a shower and the upstairs bathroom is adjacent to the bedrooms.  The lodge is heated by two wood stoves and there is a new propane range for cooking, refrigeration is provided, for free, by the great outdoors!

Activities and Terrain:   Supreme Selkirk Powder and great ski terrain is on offer.  600 vertical meters of beginner to advanced tree skiing below the lodge and a full variety of alpine bowls, glaciers, ski peaks and great tree skiing in the 37.6 square kilometre area.  The runs are up to 1500 vertical meters.  Skiers should be strong intermediate to advanced to fully enjoy the  terrain.

Guide Price: $2100 plus tax per person per week including transfers from Golden, BC

How to get there: The hut is accessed by a 15 minute helicopter flight from Golden, BC

Get in touch to find out more details and be put directly in touch with this outstanding backcountry lodge.

Zinal Freeride Powder Tour

Zinal - Set beneath the ‘Imperial Crown’ of five 4000m peaks – Bishorn, Weisshorn, Zinalrothorn, Obergabelhorn, Dent Blanche – and with the Matterhorn looming just beyond, this is still one of the wilder regions in the Alps.  With a relatively small lift system and mainly intermediate slopes, this resort doesn’t attract many visitors each year. This makes it perfect, as it has a huge dedicated freeride area and the chances are you’ll be riding fresh lines for the entire week!

Flights and Transfers: Flights from the UK into Geneva airport, from there it is approximately a 2 hr transfer up into the resort via taxi.

The Lodge:  Staying in the comfortable Chalet Edelweiss, run by British ex-pats Eric and Penny, this will be the perfect base for your freeride adventure. The chalet is warm and comfortable, each room is furnished with local antiques, reclaimed timbers and original oak and pine floors that add to the character. It has 4 rooms in total and can sleep 8 people. The chalet is run on a fully catered basis, for one night of your stay you will eat out in one of the local restaurants. Penny or Eric would be more than happy to suggest and book a suitable location for you.

Itinerary: Extensive, varied terrain, big vertical drops, north and east facing slopes and a good snow record combine with the essential and hard-to-find ingredient – no crowds! Throughout the season, even days after the last snowfall, you can find untracked snow. Your local guide will take you to some of the best spots in the area and ensure you get the most out of your stay. Be it one or two days to get a feel for the terrain, or book them for the whole week and be treated to a unique freeride experience that few get to enjoy.

Guide price:  Based on 2 people for 7 nights around £1200 per person and includes:

• 7 nights lodging
• Breakfast every day
• Tea and cakes on 6 afternoons
• 4 course evening meal
• Wine, beer & softdrinks throughout the evening
• Tea and coffee whenever you want
• Free internet & wifi access
• Linen and towels
• Piste orientation
• Tourist tax
• Return private transfers to Geneva Airport
• A private guide is around chf 500 per day for up to 3 people.

Get in touch to find out more and to be introduced to the local suppliers.

Bighorn – luxury powder pad by Revelstoke, BC

Offering 15,000 sq ft of the most luxurious ski accommodation anywhere in the world, this is the perfect place from which to launch the most unforgettable ski adventure. With a private heli-pad, over a million acres of cat and heli skiing, and a world class ski resort right on your doorstep, let your imagination run wild as Bighorn provides the ultimate in accessibility to the best skiing on the planet.

The Lodge: The impressive timber-framed building was designed with indulgence in mind. The triple height great room, with its roaring log fire, is the perfect setting for Champagne and canapés, or just for winding down after a day of skiing. Dinner can be taken in the elegant formal dining room, or in the more casual setting of the kitchen, where you can watch the chef prepare your food on the teppanyaki grill.

Accommodation Details: Sleeping up to 16 guests, there are eight spacious guest suites each with its own custom bathroom. The house also features a sizeable hi-tech cinema and fully stocked cocktail bar . A world class spa area offers everything you need to restore body and mind after a hard day’s skiing, including an indoor current pool, sauna, fully equipped gym, massage rooms and a large outdoor hot tub, where you can relax and enjoy the integrated sound system and sweeping views across the valley.

Activities and Terrain: Located just outside the increasingly popular Revelstoke resort, and with it’s own private heli-pad, Bighorn is the a dream for powder seekers looking for a bit of luxury. Revelstoke is a world class freeride resort with varied and challenging terrain, and some of the best Cat and Heli-Skiing to be found anywhere. Advanced intermediates and above will love this place.

Guide Price: Prices range from CAD64,500 to CAD75,000 for the house for a week, inclusive of all meals, drinks and services.

How to get there: Bighorn is located just outside Revelstoke resort. A scheduled regional service with national and international connections is available in the nearby centers of Kelowna and Kamloops, with ground transport to Revelstoke. International access is available to gateway airports in Calgary and Vancouver, and then onwards via regional airlines, private jet and/or ground transport. Revelstoke’s airport has a 1,460-meter paved runway, terminal building, fueling facilities and hangars servicing small planes and helicopters. Charter aircraft and helicopter services are also available.

Get in touch to find out more details and be put directly in touch with this outstanding luxury lodge.