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57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity. We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Canada, please refer to British Columbia Centre for Disease Control . Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!

What you get in this adventure: An experienced, ACMG-certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area Five days of backcountry ski touring Helicopter flights Hut fees Group safety equipment Meals (except for lunch on day 1) What’s not included: Personal ski & safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc.) Transportation to the staging area Accommodation in the valley Alcoholic beverages Personal hut equipment (sleeping bags, pads, etc.) Technical backcountry ski touring equipment

How fit do I need to be?

To enjoy the backcountry skiing tour at the Harrison Hut, you need to have at least a moderate fitness level. The Harrison Hut adventure offers intermediate to expert levels of difficulty, which means that some previous backcountry skiing experience is required. There will be two guides on the trip and each one can team up with skiers on different levels. If you’re intermediate, your expert guide will help you improve your skills and coach you when things get a bit more difficult. Don’t worry if you’re on an advanced to expert level, the terrain is challenging so you’ll still have lots of objectives to tackle! For the latter level, you’ll need to be in excellent physical shape.

What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

To participate in the Harrison Hut backcountry skiing trip, you need to have at least some previous backcountry skiing experience. The levels for which this trip is tailored are intermediate to expert. Your guides will take care of the planning, oversee your technique and teach you how to manage the terrain. Whether on an intermediate or an expert level, you can be excited about some new challenges and polishing up your technique. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, we suggest joining guided sustainable backcountry skiing in Revelstoke .

What equipment do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski and safety equipment, you will need to bring: Touring skis or splitboard with skins Touring boots and poles Helmet Ski and boot crampons Glacier harness with two locking carabiners Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon Lightweight snow shovel and avalanche probe Mountaineering axe For the Harrison Hut, you will need to bring: Comfortable clothing for lounging around the hut Slippers Alcoholic beverages (optional) Sleeping bag (about 0 to -5 degree range) Sleeping pad Headlamp Toiletries For personal items, we recommend bringing: 20-30L ski pack 50L duffel Sunglasses and ski goggles Sun and lip cream Face mask Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks Mid-insulation fleece of puffy jacket Warm outer puffy jacket Toque (wool or synthetic) Brimmed cap Face warmer (scarf, neck tube, face mask, buff, etc.) Light gloves and insulated gloves or mitts One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Water bottle and 1L of water Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Lunch for day one First aid kit Camera — optional Keep in mind that no extra skis or baggage will be allowed over and above the ski level pack and 50L duffel weighing no more than 35 lbs (16 kg). Extra equipment may result in additional charges or exclusion from the trip.

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent an avalanche safety pack (transceiver, probe, and shovel) with your guide for $30 a day or $100 a week. Other mandatory gear is available to rent from the Escape Route in Whistler. Make sure to make plans on time.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and pricing: For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 4:1 with groups of 8 people. All prices are per person. Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Ski touring at the Harrison Hut can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors may be permitted to join tours on a case-by-case basis. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Whistler, which is the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport. From there, it’s a two-hour drive to Whistler by car or with a shuttle service. Once you meet your guide at the Whistler heliport, they will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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Backcountry skiing tour at the Harrison Hut

Whistler | British Columbia

Backcountry Skiing at the Harrison Hut

5 days | 5.00

From $1,660 ()

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If you don’t like your backcountry ski trips to feel like glamping, the Harrison Hut is your perfect barebones base with supreme access. Up in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia at the north end of the famed Pemberton Icefield, you’ll swoop into this hard-to-reach gothic arch hut via a heli. Then the fun begins. Sitting at treeline (1725m), you have your choice between alpine ski touring on clear days and tree skiing when it’s storming so you’ll never have a lost day to the weather. And with four peaks over 2,300m right above the hut, there are epic ski descents and endless glacier runs. Taste the wilderness of the Coast Range and chase the powder!

Adventure Highlights

Hard to find a ski base as remote as the Harrison Hut
Four peaks over 2,300m accessible right above the hut
Sitting at treeline means plenty of skiing options

Duration

5 days

Season

March

Group size

Up to 8 people

The adventure, day by day

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Just book this trip and you’re all set for a reset. Away from the crowds and off the beaten tracks awaits the Harrison Hut at 1725m (5,659 feet). With the UBC Varsity Outdoor Club’s remotest hut as your ski base, you’ll reach the best spots of the Coast Mountains. Home to numerous glaciers and several peaks jutting above the clouds, the area hosts various terrain options waiting for you. Shred off-piste powder by day and go back to your hut by night for some great food and drinks with your new friends.

Day 1: Arrival

Meet your guide and fellow skiers at 7:30 am at the heliport in Whistler. You’ll go through the briefing and logistics of the trip. Take a heli rade above trackless white expanse and arrive at your base—the Harrison Hut at 5,659 ft (1,725 m). Resting in a subalpine meadow at the northernmost part of the Pemberton Icefield, the A-Frame hut accommodates 15 people. It is quite simple with respect to amenities—it has a large loft for sleeping over a kitchen and dining area, but no running water, toilets or electricity. Along with your guide, you’ll bring in some lights, a generator, firewood, and food. After you’ve had something to eat, head out touring for the afternoon!

Skiers leaving their tracks in the snow.

Day 2, 3 and 4: Shredding days

Wake up at 7:30 am and head out the door to ski—rinse and repeat! Located at the north end of Pemberton Icefield, your base is ideally positioned for both alpine ski tours and tree skiing. The area is home to numerous glaciers and several peaks with incredible ski descents: Earth Peak, Three Stooges, Zygo Peak, and Frozen Boot Peak, all of them above right above the hut at 8,202 ft (2500 m). Your guides are there to assist you, whether you want to go for some new challenges or you want to polish up on your technique. The remote area around the Harrison Hut is the perfect backcountry ski location—you’ll be above the clouds, overseeing snowy mountain tops, shredding powder, and laying first lines in it. Nights are spent at the hut, when you’ll recharge your batteries.

Day 5: Departure

Have breakfast at 7:30 and take in scenic views from the hut for the last time. After cleaning up the hut, pack up all your gear. A helicopter will pick you up and take you back to the Whistler heliport.

Day 1: Arrival

Day 2, 3 and 4: Shredding days

Day 5: Departure

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Black Sheep Adventure Sports

ACMG Certified Rock, Alpine & Ski Guides

Black Sheep Adventures is a team of local ACMG Certified guides and experienced professionals but they’re also a ton of fun and really enjoy what they do! Adventure is personal so you want a guide that will not only help keep you safe, but share the experience and go the extra mile to get you the trip of your dreams. Their range of courses and trips is a great way to get to know people and develop relationships. Once they know someone, they can really work with them to create custom and unique trips that call to their sense of adventure.

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Monte Johnston

ACMG Ski Guide, ACMG Apprentice Alpine and Rock Guide

Monte is a ACMG Ski Guide, ACMG Apprentice Alpine and Rock guide based out of Squamish BC. He’s climbed and skied all over the world but he settled in BC because of the easy access to amazing climbing and skiing.

What others say about this adventure

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Ashley Green

Monte is a great guide! Very knowledgeable, fun and safe. I would recommend him to anyone wanting to get out in the back country or rock climbing. He can teach you skills or just show you a great stress free time in the mountains!

Dan Dexter

Monte and Hayden led us on a 5 day ski touring trip and we had a great time. First off, they’re very competent and I fully trusted that they were making safe/smart decisions throughout the trip. As guides they took us into some awesome zones and were extremely considerate of everyone’s ski abilities and personal objectives. I’m already thinking about my next trip with Black Sheep.

Colin N

I have been on a number of backcountry ski/ski mountaineering trips with Monte & Black Sheep Adventure Sports over the past several years. These trips have included avalanche safety training (level 2), and multiple multi-day hut trips in some expert level terrain (such as the Tantalus range near Squamish, BC).
On all the trips Monte and his guides have displayed excellent professionalism, tuition, and decision making in the mountains.
In mixed ability groups, Monte will tailor the trip to all ability/fitness levels, ensuring everyone has a great time. Monte has also pushed me to tackle steeper terrain than I was used to skiing in the backcountry (both on the up and down).
I would not hesitate to go on more trips in Monte in future.

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Ashley Green

Dan Dexter

Colin N

Adam Thompson

I’ve used Monte (head guide at Black Sheep) for 2 seasons now for backcountry ski-touring. He’s very experienced, inspires confidence, and ensures you develop your skills as you go while feeling safe. He’s also highly capable of finding fine powder lines, great views, and good company to ski with. Can’t recommend him enough.

Ovi Van

I have done multiple instruction courses and guided trips with BlackSheep Adventure Sports over the past years, and can’t praise Monte’s professionalism and experience as a guide enough.
From rock climbing (sport, trad, multi-pitch), ice climbing, backcountry skiing/touring, crevasse rescue training, glacier travel and multiple adventures climbing mountains, Monte has been my trusted mentor on my journey to become an alpinist. During all the group courses and trips he still paid close attention to my individual development and risk tolerance, and he keeps pushing me to the next level, taking me places I’d never imagine I could go. We are already planning what training and trips we could do next.
He also brews a pretty decent alpine coffee, so that’s a plus. 😉

Things to know

57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.

We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, guides and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Canada, please refer to British Columbia Centre for Disease Control.

Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
- - An experienced, ACMG-certified ski guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - Five days of backcountry ski touring
  - Helicopter flights
  - Hut fees
  - Group safety equipment
  - Meals (except for lunch on day 1)
What’s not included:
- - Personal ski & safety equipment (transceiver, probe, shovel, etc.)
  - Transportation to the staging area
  - Accommodation in the valley
  - Alcoholic beverages
  - Personal hut equipment (sleeping bags, pads, etc.)
  - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment
To enjoy the backcountry skiing tour at the Harrison Hut, you need to have at least a moderate fitness level. The Harrison Hut adventure offers intermediate to expert levels of difficulty, which means that some previous backcountry skiing experience is required. There will be two guides on the trip and each one can team up with skiers on different levels. If you’re intermediate, your expert guide will help you improve your skills and coach you when things get a bit more difficult. Don’t worry if you’re on an advanced to expert level, the terrain is challenging so you’ll still have lots of objectives to tackle! For the latter level, you’ll need to be in excellent physical shape.
To participate in the Harrison Hut backcountry skiing trip, you need to have at least some previous backcountry skiing experience. The levels for which this trip is tailored are intermediate to expert. Your guides will take care of the planning, oversee your technique and teach you how to manage the terrain. Whether on an intermediate or an expert level, you can be excited about some new challenges and polishing up your technique. If you’ve never backcountry skied before, we suggest joining guided sustainable backcountry skiing in Revelstoke.
For technical backcountry ski and safety equipment, you will need to bring:
- - Touring skis or splitboard with skins
  - Touring boots and poles
  - Helmet
  - Ski and boot crampons
  - Glacier harness with two locking carabiners
  - Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented):
    
    Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon
    
    Lightweight snow shovel and avalanche probe
    
    Mountaineering axe
For the Harrison Hut, you will need to bring:
- - Comfortable clothing for lounging around the hut
  - Slippers
  - Alcoholic beverages (optional)
  - Sleeping bag (about 0 to -5 degree range)
  - Sleeping pad
  - Headlamp
  - Toiletries
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - 20-30L ski pack
  - 50L duffel
  - Sunglasses and ski goggles
  - Sun and lip cream
  - Face mask
  - Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Down jacket or vest
  - Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
  - Mid-insulation fleece of puffy jacket
  - Warm outer puffy jacket
  - Toque (wool or synthetic)
  - Brimmed cap
  - Face warmer (scarf, neck tube, face mask, buff, etc.)
  - Light gloves and insulated gloves or mitts
  - One triple-action locking carabiner or two conventional locking carabiners
  - Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
  - Water bottle and 1L of water
  - Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  - Lunch for day one
  - First aid kit
  - Camera — optional
Keep in mind that no extra skis or baggage will be allowed over and above the ski level pack and 50L duffel weighing no more than 35 lbs (16 kg). Extra equipment may result in additional charges or exclusion from the trip.
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent an avalanche safety pack (transceiver, probe, and shovel) with your guide for $30 a day or $100 a week.

Other mandatory gear is available to rent from the Escape Route in Whistler. Make sure to make plans on time.
Group sizes and pricing:
- - For this adventure, the max client-to-guide ratio is 4:1 with groups of 8 people. All prices are per person.
  - Cost is per person and it doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Ski touring at the Harrison Hut can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors may be permitted to join tours on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Whistler, which is the starting point of your adventure, most people fly into Vancouver International Airport. From there, it’s a two-hour drive to Whistler by car or with a shuttle service.

Once you meet your guide at the Whistler heliport, they will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ability of the group.

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Our team is here to answer your questions and plan with you.

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