Our guided and catered trips include your helicopter flights to and from Sorcerer Lodge, ACMG certified guides, and prepared meals.
Sorcerer Lodge is a comfortable backcountry lodge. It’s located on a cliff right above Wizard Lake with a view from the deck of the stunning Nordic Glacier. Sorcerer Lodge is helicopter access only. All winter trips are guided and catered.
From the trip description by Sorcerer 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: Not confirmed
Professional coaches lead the group, select suitable terrain, and provide instruction and personalized feedback to help you improve.
- Backcountry guidingACMG certified guides. We have two ACMG certified guides per group as well as two tail guides to help out, so the group can be divided by ability and energy.
Terrain, ability and who it is for
- Stepping out the door, our guests find themselves in the Lodge Trees area, a 400m vertical zone that ensures you have options to get out even when it’s storming hard.
- Across Ventego Creek, the Cheap Scotch basin provides south and east facing terrain with open bowls and some steep trees. The Perfect Valley and Shreddies areas provide more tree skiing.
- In fair weather, our guests have access to several glaciated areas including the massive north facing Nordic Glacier.
- At 3,236m, Iconoclast Mountain dominates this area and is a ski mountaineering prize.
- Sorcerer Lodge and Great Canadian Heliskiing operate under a joint use agreement giving both the backcountry lodge and the heliski company exclusive rights to specific ski runs.
- The terrain we access on a regular basis from the lodge is fairly aggressive and can be challenging. We don’t advertise as a destination for beginners.
- We do our best to match the abilities and expectations of people in the groups. There is generally an option to come home early.
- Sport
- Ski + Snowboard
From the trip description by Sorcerer Lodge
What the price includes
Included
- Lodging
- Meals
- Transfers
- VHF radio for each guest to take out each day
- Helicopter flights into and out of the lodge
- Accommodation
- Food (prepared meals)
- Guiding services (ACMG certified guides)
- VHF radios for each guest
Not included
- Applicable taxes
- Alcoholic beverages (you are welcome to bring your own)
- Extra helicopter charge to join or leave the group mid-week, or if you miss the scheduled transfer
Not confirmed by the operator: Lift pass, Lesson.
Where you stay
Sorcerer Lodge sits at 2050 meters (6750 feet), just below tree-line, near Mt. Iconoclast at the headwaters of Ventego Creek in the Selkirk Mountains.
The first floor has a fully-equipped kitchen, a living/sitting room, dining area, boot room, shower with changing area and one guest bedroom.
The second floor has five guest bedrooms each containing 2 beds for double occupancy, each with a heater to dry your gear and a sink with hot and cold running water.
A wood heated sauna, complete with changing room, is in a separate building. There are two outhouses a short walk from the lodge and an indoor pee toilet.
Meals are served family style around the large dining room tables.
Internet is not for guest use; there is a satellite phone for emergencies.
We supply all sheets and duvets so you don’t need a sleeping bag. Bring a towel.
Getting There
- Sorcerer Lodge is located near the northern boundary of Glacier National Park, Canada (70 km NW of Golden, BC, 25 km N of Rogers Pass).
- Sorcerer Lodge is helicopter access only. We stage from Rogers Pusher Station Road, on the Trans Canada Highway, 53 km west of Golden, BC.
- We meet at Ethos Cafe in the town of Golden at 6:15 AM on the morning of your trip, then convoy out to the staging area.
- Calgary International is the closest airport, about a 3 hour drive from Golden. Rider Express bus leaves Calgary once per day.
- We recommend that folks arrive a day ahead of time and do not book airline flights for the day you fly out of the lodge.
- If you miss the scheduled transfer it will be an extra charge to get you into the lodge.
From the trip description by Sorcerer Lodge
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Dates and prices
| Dates | Season | Duration | From | Availability | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19 – Jan 24, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Jan 19 to Jan 24 | 5 nights | $3,450.00 | $3,950.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,450 CAD$3,450.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,950.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Jan 24 – Jan 29, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Jan 24 to Jan 29 | 5 nights | $3,450.00 | $3,950.00 | 7 spots available". | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,450 CAD$3,450.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,950.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Jan 29 – Feb 2, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Jan 29 to Feb 02 | 4 nights | $2,700.00 | $3,200.00 | 13 spots available". | 2026/27 | 4 days | 2,700 CAD$2,700.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,200.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 2 – Feb 7, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 02 to Feb 07 | 5 nights | $3,450.00 | $3,950.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,450 CAD$3,450.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,950.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Feb 7 – Feb 12, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 07 to Feb 12 | 5 nights | $3,800.00 | $4,300.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,800 CAD$3,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $4,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Feb 12 – Feb 16, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 12 to Feb 16 | 4 nights | $3,300.00 | $3,800.00 | 9 spots available". | 2026/27 | 4 days | 3,300 CAD$3,300.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,800.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 16 – Feb 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 16 to Feb 21 | 5 nights | $3,800.00 | $4,300.00 | 2 spots available". | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,800 CAD$3,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $4,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Feb 21 – Feb 28, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 21 to Feb 28 | 7 nights | $4,800.00 | $5,300.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,800 CAD$4,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $5,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Feb 28 – Mar 7, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Feb 28 to Mar 07 | 7 nights | $5,900.00 | $6,400.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 7 days | 5,900 CAD$5,900.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $6,400.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Mar 7 – Mar 14, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Mar 07 to Mar 14 | 7 nights | $4,800.00 | $5,300.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,800 CAD$4,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $5,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Mar 14 – Mar 21, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Mar 14 to Mar 21 | 7 nights | $4,800.00 | $5,300.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,800 CAD$4,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $5,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Mar 21 – Mar 26, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Mar 21 to Mar 26 | 5 nights | $3,800.00 | $4,300.00 | 15 spots available". | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,800 CAD$3,800.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $4,300.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Mar 26 – Mar 30, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Mar 26 to Mar 30 | 4 nights | $3,300.00 | $3,800.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 4 days | 3,300 CAD$3,300.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,800.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Mar 30 – Apr 4, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Mar 30 to Apr 04 | 5 nights | $3,450.00 | $3,950.00 | BOOKED"; the page offers a 2027 season waiting list. | 2026/27 | 5 days | 3,450 CAD$3,450.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $3,950.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Sold Out | Waitlist by email |
| Apr 4 – Apr 11, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Apr 04 to Apr 11 | 7 nights | $4,400.00 | $4,900.00 | 3 spots available". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,400 CAD$4,400.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $4,900.00 (+ applicable taxes). | Limited | Book on company website |
| Apr 11 – Apr 18, 2027Choose these datesPublished as "2027 Apr 11 to Apr 18 | 7 nights | $4,400.00 | $4,900.00 | 15 spots available". | 2026/27 | 7 days | 4,400 CAD$4,400.00 per person, Non-Refundable Price (+ applicable taxes); the Installment Price is $4,900.00 (+ applicable taxes). | 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
Two payment options: Non-Refundable (full price due at booking) or Installment ($1800 due at booking, balance 90 days before the trip, with relaxed cancellation terms).
All bookings are sold subject to the Sorcerer Lodge Waiver (Iconoclast Developments Ltd., carrying on business as Sorcerer Lodge).
Personal gear should weigh less than 35 lbs; pack into a daypack and a small to medium duffle bag (60 litres max).
The winter equipment list includes skis, skins, avalanche transceiver, shovel, probe, harness and 2 locking carabiners; ice axe and crampons optional.
You can join or leave mid-week for an additional heli charge; there is no discount for arriving late or leaving early.
From the trip description by Sorcerer Lodge
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