Backcountry Skiing in Yellowstone.
Powder. Quiet. Wildness.The crowds of summer are gone; the mountains are calm, cold, and covered in snow; there's a solace that permeates the chill of Montana's winter--it's an experience like no other. From its menagerie of wildlife (bison, elk, wolves, and lynx, to list a few) to its raw, wild mountain landscapes, Yellowstone should be on every skiers bucket list. Big Sky Backcountry Guides offers ski and splitboard tours in every part of the park, and can accommodate any skill level or interest. From gentle powder bowls for entry-level backcountry skiers, to runs on some the park's most iconic peaks, there's truly something for everyone. Want a truly incredible adventure? Try a multi-day expedition through the heart of Yellowstone’s remote and untouched northern peaks. Let us show you what Yellowstone has to offer!
Details and Rates are at the bottom of the page.
Backcountry Skiing Big Sky/Gallatin Canyon
Located just minutes from Big Sky in beautiful Gallatin Canyon, this diverse area of Yellowstone offers easy access to ideal ski touring terrain and copious snowfall. Whether you desire wild, scenic ski tours through gentle meadows, or challenging summits with amazing powder turns, there is something for everyone--all within easy striking distance of Big Sky and Bozeman. If pristine powder isn't enough, moose, wolves, lynx and wolverine call this part of the park home--maybe you'll catch a glimpse. Go exploring with Big Sky Backcountry Guides, and enjoy some of the best backcountry skiing and riding under the big sky!
Rates:
Prices are person, per day with a maximum 5:1 guide ratio. All reservations include avalanche gear (beacon, shovel, probe, and pack) for those who do not have their own. Our highly-trained and experienced guides are all professional members of the American Avalanche Association, and possess Wilderness First Responder or EMT medical certifications. Lead guides are trained by the American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA). Meet them HERE.
The advertised price is what you pay—no fees, tax, or upcharges at checkout.
1 Person $530
2 People $625 Total
3 People $700 total
4 People $780 total
5 people $850 total
More than 5 requires a second guide at the same rates.
Important Payment and Booking Info
The advertised price is what you pay—no fees, tax, or upcharges at checkout.
Payments may be made via credit card. Rates do not include guide gratuity.
Trips must be paid in full at the time of reservation.
An $80 administrative fee will be assessed to all refunds.
Changes to previously reserved dates (ie. moving a trip up or pushing it back into other available dates) will be assessed a $80 administrative fee.