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Wine Country Powder Tour  Join us in the Okanagan Valley, where we'll visit Apex Alpine, Big White, and Silver Star resorts on a 10 day tour with (at least) one stop at an award-winning winery for a relaxing lunch to rest and recharge.  Perfect for the intermediate powder seekers!  Fly in and out of the Kelowna Int'l Airport.  $2795 per person double occupancy 

West Kootenay Steep & Deep

Fly into Cranbrook, BC to meet your guides for a road trip to these two classics; Whitewater and Red Mountain. Best time for this trip; last week of Jan to partake in the Rossland Winter Carnival.  $2395 per person double occupancy

heart and soul

 

This week long adventure for all ability level skiers and snowboarders is our most popular tour, mostly due to minimal time spent driving, and options to adjust the itinerary along the way to make the most of the snow conditions.  

From the airport in Calgary, AB, we start this tour with a spectacular hour and a half drive into the picturesque town of Banff to spend the first two nights.  If guests are flying in late, we'll spend the first night in the city.  The first two days of skiing will be exploring the Banff area giants; Lake Louise and Sunshine Village.  

Lake Louise and Sunshine are the classic Canadian Rockies resorts, with an endless amount of terrain options, and the 'thigh burn syndrome' guaranteed.  These international destination resorts are also plentiful in the way of apres-ski and shopping.  Following day two on the slopes, we drive to Golden, BC, one hour to the west. 

Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, a fifteen minute drive from Golden, is perfectly situated to explore hundreds of hectares of spectacular powder bowls and chutes located in the adjacent backcountry.  We ride lifts high into the alpine and then leave the boundaries and crowds behind.  A short hike will deliver us to the top of a variety of awe-inspiring powder runs.  We'll enjoy a run or two (or more!), before traversing back to the resort to start it all over again.

All guests going into the backcountry are required to wear an avalanche transceiver, as well as carry a small backpack containing an avalanche probe and rescue shovel.  C Pow guides will take sufficient time to familiarize guests with all equipment before proceeding into the backcountry.  Guests are also encouraged to wear an avalanche airbag backpack, which are available for rent locally.

Our highly trained guides have extensive first aid and avalanche certifications, as well as intimate knowledge of the guiding area.  To ascend most efficiently, touring equipment is recommended; skis with touring bindings and skins for skiers, and for snowboarders snowshoes and collapsible poles, or a split board as the best option.  This equipment is not at all necessary if guests are interested in shorter hikes, which will be easily done in ski or snowboard boots.  

Disclaimer:  Due to varying avalanche and weather conditions, we are not able to guarantee the amount of time spent in the backcountry.  However, when conditions for backcountry adventure are not optimal for safe travel, the resort is likely to have fresh powder and ideal conditions.  The day to day itinerary is also subject to change due to weather and road conditions.  

 

The Heart and Soul Tour Itinerary

  • Day 1 (Sat)  Guests arrive at the Calgary Airport, meet their guides, and drive into Banff.  Any necessary stops, such as equipment rental, will be looked after in Calgary on the way through.
  • Day 2 (Sun)  20 min drive to Sunshine Village.  A great first day and the opportunity to ski Delirium Dive. Back to the lively and historic Banff for the night.
  • Day 3 (Mon)  40 mins to Lake Louise for the day, travel 1 hr to Golden for the next 5 nights. 
  • Day 4 (Tues)  Ski Kicking Horse Resort and surrounding backcountry.
  • Day 5 (Wed)  Ski Kicking Horse Resort and surrounding backcountry.
  • Day 6 (Thurs)  Ski Kicking Horse Resort and surrounding backcountry.
  • Day 7 (Fri)  Ski Kicking Horse Resort and surrounding backcountry. 
  • Day 8 (Sat)  Drive to Calgary in the morning, guests depart in the afternoon.


Cost in Canadian dollars

$2400 plus taxes - Single Occupancy
$2200 plus taxes - Double Occupancy