While still requiring the ability to be a strong skier in challenging terrain, these trips are dialed back a notch or two.
Travelling at an easier pace, guests only tour up to 1,100 v.m. (3,600 v.ft.) a day, while still skiing from the scenic alpine peaks and enjoying the deep powder in many of the most popular ski runs. All "Relaxed 1100" programs include hut to hut skiing.
From the trip description by Selkirk Mountain Experience
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: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingTravelling at an easier pace, guests only tour up to 1,100 v.m. (3,600 v.ft.) a day; guides manage the pace so it remains fun for all. Group size: aiming for 5 to 6 guests per group. Certified Guides, I.F.M.G.A, A.C.M.G, C.A.A.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Touring in the same spectacular terrain as our Classic 6000+ trips, guides manage the pace so it remains fun for all.
- The terrain we ski is steep, rugged and has natural obstacles and hazards to navigate around.
- Physically healthy and in very good physical shape.
- Able to climb a minimum of 3,600 v.f./ 1,100 v.m. per day.
- Overall a strong and experienced powder skier.
- Able to link efficiently a minimum of 30 short radius turns in a fall-line, in steep and deep snow-conditions and with a pack of 6 kilogram.
- Be able to safely and efficiently ski around obstacles or natural hazards such as glacial crevasses, cliffs, tree-wells, creek holes or along alpine ridges.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
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What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- Avalanche beacon, ABS airbag pack, shovel, probe and group safety radio
- Hut to hut skiing to the Mt. Moloch Chalet and/or the Empire Lake ChaletWeather dependant.
- Certified Guides, I.F.M.G.A, A.C.M.G, C.A.A
- Bus service from hotel to helicopter staging area and back
- Helicopter flight Revelstoke staging area to the Durrand Glacier Chalet and back
- Lodging at the Durrand Glacier Chalet (single and two person rooms, full bedding, hot running showers)
- All meals at the Durrand Glacier Chalet (100% home cooked meals by our certified professional chef)
- Avalanche safety equipment (avalanche digital beacons, ABS Air-bag pack, shovel, probe and additional group safety radio)
- Tree skiing, large terrain alpine skiing, high alpine hut to hut skiing to the Mount Moloch Chalet and the Empire Lake Chalet (weather dependant)
Not included
- Tax: all prices are subject to a 5% tax
- Hotel in Revelstoke before the trip (special SME rates; contact the hotel directly)
Not confirmed by the company: Lift pass, Lesson.
Where you stay
Durrand Glacier Chalet (elevation 1946 m / 6384 ft, built in 1985) is the main lodge; all SME ski programs start there.
Private bedrooms with cotton linens, hot running showers, a sauna, a 120V power system, wireless guest internet via satellite and a guest satellite telephone.
Freshly prepared food with a European flair; afternoon tea-time with homemade tortes.
Depending on the weather, programs include hut to hut skiing from the Durrand Glacier Chalet to the more high alpine Mt. Moloch Chalet and/or the Empire Lake Chalet.
Getting there
- All guests fly by helicopter from Revelstoke to the Durrand Glacier Chalet. Flight time, dependent on weather conditions, is 15 minutes one way.
- Location: at the base of the Durrand Glacier and at the head-water of Carnes Creek in the Northern Selkirk Mountains, 45 km NE of Revelstoke B.C.
- From Calgary: 410 km, 5 hours in good driving conditions (Hwy 1 west). From Vancouver: 565 km, 6 1/2 hours. From Kelowna Airport: 186 km, 2 1/2 hours.
- From the Kelowna Airport, a shuttle to Revelstoke needs a reservation; for a group of 3 or more, renting a car is the best option.
- Ski guests stay at the Revelstoke Best Western Hotel prior to meeting on Saturday (special "SME-Ski Rate"); the Stoke Hotel offers a lower priced "SME rate".
- Guests from Europe are recommended to arrive in Revelstoke two days prior to the trip.
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Pins show the approximate main trip area—not a route, meeting point, or full itinerary. Confirm exact locations in the company's trip details.
Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 5 days | Not published | Private Inquiry | Contact the office |
| Jan 23 – Jan 30, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,495 CADCnd. $4,495.00 for the Relaxed/Classic week; all prices are subject to a 5% tax. | TBD | Contact the office |
| Feb 13 – Feb 20, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,495 CADCnd. $4,495.00 for the Relaxed/Classic week; all prices are subject to a 5% tax. | TBD | Contact the office |
| Mar 6 – Mar 13, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,495 CADCnd. $4,495.00 for the Relaxed/Classic week; all prices are subject to a 5% tax. | TBD | Contact the office |
| Apr 3 – Apr 10, 2027Choose these dates | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,495 CADCnd. $4,495.00 for the Relaxed/Classic week; all prices are subject to a 5% tax. | TBD | Contact the office |
Prices, taxes and fees, required extras, inclusions, availability, and booking terms can change. Confirm the current price and trip details on the company website; details as of September 24, 2026.
Good to know
- For skiers new to ski touring, or those who simply want to take it a little easier.
- It is possible to rest on one or more days at the Durrand Glacier Chalet or the Mt. Moloch Chalet.
- All guests are required to sign a waiver prior to participating in any SME programs; read the booking and cancellation policy before booking.
From the trip description by Selkirk Mountain Experience
