This winter COE is excited to offer a number of backcountry ski trips throughout the Canadian Rockies. From introductory outings, to multiday tours and traverses, to helicopter assisted ski trips, there is something for everyone.

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Guided Skiing

Backcountry Ski Guiding - Powder skiing, ski mountaineering, and multiday tours for all levels.

Lyell Icefield Igloo Adventure - Spend a week skiing from an igloo megaplex!

Wapta Icefields Ski Traverse - 5 days and 4 night on the classic hut-based ski tour in the Canadian Rockies.

Intro to Backcountry Skiing - Learn the basics of backcountry skiing on some of the many great slopes along the Icefields Parkway.

Winter Skills Training - Igloo building and backcountry travel are the emphasis of this 2 day course.

CAA Avalanche Courses

Avalanche Skills Training 1 (AST1) - The Canadian Avalanche Associations two day awareness course.

Avalanche Skills Training 2 (AST2) - More in depth avalanche training for winter recreationalists.


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COE, General Delivery, Nordegg, AB, T0M 2H0
Phone: (403) 721-2208 Fax:  1-888-314-3690 E-mail:info@coe.ca