5 Day Itinerary

We recommend arriving in Calgary a day prior to your trip to ensure a smooth start and avoid any potential travel delays.

Day 1: Inbound

Meet your driver at the doors of the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal Hotel at 6:45AM. Begin your adventure with a stunning three-hour drive through the majestic Rocky Mountains, arriving in Golden, BC to meet your helicopter pilot. After completing a backcountry safety training session at the airport, a light snack is provided and you'll board the helicopter—dressed and ready to ski—for a scenic 15-20 minute (45 km) flight into Battle Abbey.

Upon arrival, our guides will unload your overnight gear while you’re whisked away for a heli-assisted drop on a nearby alpine peak. From there, enjoy your first exhilarating ski run right down to the lodge. Weather permitting, all of our ski programs at Battle Abbey kick off with this signature heli-assisted descent.

After your ski, relax with a well-earned après spread, settle into the comfort of the lodge, and gather for a chef-prepared dinner served at 7 PM. Complement your evening with a selection from our curated wine list, featuring exceptional vintages from the Okanagan Valley—Canada’s premier wine-producing region.

*Days 2-4: Supreme Skiing

Kickstart your day at the espresso bar which opens at 7AM followed by breakfast served at 8AM. During breakfast your guides will discuss the trip plan for the day and set a departure time (typically around 9AM). Hit the uptrack for a full day ski touring in the Battle Range with lunch served mountainside. Once your legs are tired and the sun begins to set, retreat back to the lodge and enjoy apres' ski at Battle Abbey where the saunas are hot, eats are good and vibes are high. Finish the day with dinner served at 7PM.

Day 5: Outbound

By now, you are accustomed to mornings at Battle Abbey: coffee > breakfast > ski! Pack your bags, drink coffee, eat breakfast and hit the uptrack once again. After a morning of skiing you will return to the lodge around 11AM and prepare for the helicopter flight at 12PM (weather dependant). In Golden, a driver will be waiting to escort you back to Calgary International Airport marking the end of an amazing trip. We do not recommend booking a flight out of Calgary this evening as weather delays can impact timing.

*Six day trips add an additional full day at the lodge to explore following the same inbound/outbound itinerary.