Guests at Mistaya Lodge have guided skiing included in their vacation package.
At the end of a memorable day of guided ski touring surrounded by towering peaks and glittering snow, the warm coziness of Mistaya Lodge invites you to socialize in the living area before indulging in a sauna bath and a hot shower. Mistaya Lodge is a solid, spacious, two-story, post and beam structure located in the Wildcat Creek Basin at 6,700 feet elevation.
From the trip description by Mistaya Lodge
On-snow support
- Independent: Below this trip's level of support
Ski or ride independently, without trip staff accompanying you on the mountain.
- Hosted: With your guide
Trip hosts ski or ride with the group, help everyone get oriented, and share local knowledge.
- Guided: Included
Professional guides lead the group and select suitable terrain and routes based on conditions and ability. Instruction is not included.
- Coached: Available at extra cost
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- LessonsAvailable at extra costNot part of the package: clinics in ski touring, powder skiing techniques, snow science, glacier travel or geology can be offered when requested, and a level 3 ski instructor (Sandra Birnie) is available for individuals or small groups; contact the office for rates.
- Backcountry guidingDaily guiding by 1 to 3 of our certified ski guides (ACMG). With one or two certified ski guides and an experienced apprentice skiing, every day we can accommodate differences in skiing abilities and individual interests within a group.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Mistaya Lodge, sitting at 6700’, provides convenient access to intermediate to advanced powder skiing, including open tree skiing and spectacular glaciated terrain.
- The extensive alp lands and glades on the west-facing slopes near the lodge are relatively gentle and free of avalanche hazard, ideal for intermediate skiers with limited back country experience.
- The north and east aspects feature varied terrain, providing many exciting options for intermediate to advanced skiers, whether on telemark or randonee (alpine touring) equipment.
- Several of the peaks over 9000 feet (2700m) which surround the basin are accessible via straightforward ski and scramble routes.
- No helicopter skiing or snowmobiling takes place anywhere in the Wildcat Creek Basin during your stay.
- It is common to climb 4 different summits during a week’s stay; on average, daily verticals range between approximately 3,000 to 5,000 feet.
- Each day, our ski guides and guests discuss terrain, snow characteristics, weather forecasts, and the group members’ interests and abilities.
- Avalanche transceiver instruction and practice is provided for all guests before we hit the slopes on the first day.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
- Max group size
- 14 guests
From the trip description by Mistaya Lodge
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Avalanche transceiver instruction and practice before the first day
- Helicopter flights Between Golden BC and the lodge (approx. 15-20min flight each way!)
- Accommodation 2-4 cohorts per room, linens, duvets and towels
- Sauna bath house/shower, running hot and cold water in the lodge and power from a micro hydro system
- Two toilets in the lodge.
- All home cooked meals prepared fresh daily by our in house cook including afternoon tea and goodies!
- Daily guiding by our certified guides.
- All taxes (advertised prices include all taxes)
Not included
- Lesson · extra cost
- Ski, skin and avalanche safety equipment rentals at the lodge · extra costRentals must be pre-arranged; boots must be rented before arriving in Golden.
- Single room supplement: +$200/night
- Lunch on the fly-in day (bring a bagged lunch)
- Ski, boot and safety equipment rentals
- Powder ski instruction and mountaineering guiding (arranged at extra cost)
- Evacuation costs (at the guest's expense; insurance strongly recommended)
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass.
Where you stay
The 2000 sq. ft. lodge is a bright, comfortable building; meals are served family-style around the large dining table.
Upstairs, seven spacious guest bedrooms accommodate up to fourteen people, with a selection of single, double and bunk beds complete with towels, linen, pillows and fluffy duvets.
Indoor washrooms supplied with hot and cold running water; a wood-fired sauna house with a change room and hot shower; two outhouses; a heated drying room and boot dryer.
Power comes from a combined solar and micro-hydro system.
Wifi is very limited; please only use it for text and emails.
Getting There
Tours begin in the town of Golden BC, 2 hours west of Banff National Park and about 3 hours west of Calgary International Airport on the TransCanada Highway.
All groups rendezvous at the Alpine Helicopters hangar at the Golden Airport; meet at 8:45 am Mountain time on the day of your departure. A fenced and gated enclosure adjacent to the hangar is provided for secure vehicle parking.
From Golden BC, helicopters take approximately 18 minutes to travel the 60 kilometers to the Wildcat Creek Basin.
Return flight to Golden is scheduled to arrive back around 12pm.
Since all roads that lead to Golden are subject to weather/accident closures, we highly recommend arriving at least the day before.
Shuttle services between Golden and Calgary: Beyond Banff Shuttles; XploreGolden Airport Shuttle Services.
From the trip description by Mistaya Lodge
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 20 – Dec 27, 2026Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Dec 20, 2026", 7 Days, $4,500, "14 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Dec 27, 2026 – Jan 3, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Dec 27, 2026", 7 Days, $4,500, "14 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Jan 3 – Jan 10, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Jan 3, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "14 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Jan 10 – Jan 14, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Jan 10, 2027", 4 Days, $3,600, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 4 days | 3,600 CAD$3,600 per person for 4 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Jan 14 – Jan 20, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Thu Jan 14, 2027", 6 Days, $4,200, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 6 days | 4,200 CAD$4,200 per person for 6 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Jan 20 – Jan 24, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Wed Jan 20, 2027", 4 Days, $3,600, "7 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 4 days | 3,600 CAD$3,600 per person for 4 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Jan 24 – Jan 31, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Jan 24, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "10 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Jan 31 – Feb 7, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Jan 31, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Feb 7 – Feb 14, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Feb 7, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Feb 14 – Feb 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Feb 14, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Feb 21 – Feb 28, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Feb 21, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Feb 28, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Mar 7 – Mar 14, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Mar 7, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Mar 14 – Mar 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Mar 14, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Mar 21 – Mar 28, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Mar 21, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "2 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Mar 28 – Apr 4, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Mar 28, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Apr 4 – Apr 11, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Apr 4, 2027", 7 Days, $4,500, "Full" with "Join Waitlist". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,500 CAD$4,500 per person for 7 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Sold Out | Waitlist on company website |
| Apr 11 – Apr 16, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Sun Apr 11, 2027", 5 Days, $3,800, "3 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,800 CAD$3,800 per person for 5 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 16 – Apr 19, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Fri Apr 16, 2027", 3 Days, $3,400, "14 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 3 days | 3,400 CAD$3,400 per person for 3 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 19 – Apr 23, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "Fly In Day: Mon Apr 19, 2027", 4 Days, $3,600, "14 Spots Left". | 2026/27 | 4 days | 3,600 CAD$3,600 per person for 4 days, all taxes included, based on 2-4 cohorts in a room; single rooms +$200/night. | Limited | Book on company website |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; source last reviewed September 24, 2026.
Good To Know
For winter trips, we fly on Sundays during the mid winter season, which allows for 7 night stays. During December, January, and April, we may offer 4-6 night trips.
All guests are required to read and accept the Mistaya waiver and terms of service.
All guests will carry up to date avalanche safety gear (shovel, probe and transceiver); these can be rented at the lodge but must be pre-arranged at the time of reservation.
Winter baggage: a medium soft-sided duffel bag no bigger than 60L and day pack and alcohol weighing 35 lbs in total. Skis are not included in this weight. Please do not bring ski bags.
Snowboarders are welcome if appropriately prepared for backcountry travel, with experience and a touring set-up.
In the main lodge, parents must accompany young adults between the ages of 14 and 19.
From the trip description by Mistaya Lodge
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