Optimize your backcountry touring adventures…

Based in beautiful Nelson BC, Summit Mountain Guides provides daily backcountry guided ski touring and ridding programs in Nelson, Rossland, Rogers Pass and the Canadian Rockies. Let us show you legendary powder, diverse terrain and breath taking scenery. Browse our backcountry touring programs below and let us know your interests and if you have any questions.

Whether you are a beginner or advanced skier we can build on your skiing background. Expand your avalanche and mountain knowledge while skiing with a seasoned local guide who can set efficient up-tracks and find the perfect descents for your group. We specialize in custom programs with our low guests to guide ratio to offer a safe and personal backcountry touring experience.

Browse our backcountry touring programs below

Nelson & Rossland Ski Touring

Explore outstanding powder runs in the backcountry near Whitewater & Red Mountain Resorts. Discover world class tree skiing at Kootenay Pass or challenge yourself on alpine tours up Mount Brennan and London Ridge.

Rogers Pass Ski Touring

Roger’s Pass offers a deep and reliable snow pack along with relatively easy access. There are countless unique venues in various ski touring accessible valleys. This world-class venue must be experienced by all avid backcountry skiers.

Lake Louise Ski Touring

Located in the heart of Banff National Park, Lake Louise is surrounded by the Canadian Rockies. Famous for its natural beauty, this area offers fantastic alpine and glaciated ski touring with possible ski mountaineering ascents.

Heli-Access Ski Touring

Get the most out of your ski touring holiday by flying directly into the backcountry. Start your day with an exciting run down a remote peak, followed by many more untracked powder ascents and descents with fantastic views. Enjoy being far from crowds while ski touring an exclusive mountain area for the day.

Custom Backcountry Touring

Organizing custom backcountry skiing trips is one of our specialty. Western Canada is blessed with hundreds of quality touring destinations. We have many years of experience organizing and carrying out successful touring trips in remote locations of Canada and around the world.

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