Winter mountain escapes
Purcell Mountain lodge sees deep snowfall and consistent cold temperatures, blessing us with tons of champagne powder. Safety is our top priority, skiers will attend a safety briefing to practice avalanche rescue skills and discuss safe travel. Many of the best tours involve multiple ascents of different peaks and can measure 1400-2000m vertical meters of climbing and skiing.
Each trip is unique and customized, based on weather, snow conditions and group ability. Expert guides create ideal tours to suit all ability levels. In challenging snow conditions there is always great snow stashes to be found in protected areas and many different aspects.
Purcell Mountain Lodge offers a truly unique backcountry skiing experience, with exceptional world class snow and varied terrain. Let’s go places. The mountains are calling! Der Berg Ruft!
Intro to Powder & First Time Family Trips
New skiers will find challenges in the mountains and alpine meadows around the lodge. There are ample gentle slopes in all directions and perfect for casual telemark turns and snowshoeing, or introducing younger skiers to the backcountry. Adventure awaits just out the front door and fantastic terrain to suit all abilities.
Signature Pure Ski Mountaineering
Adventurous skiers will combine longer runs, numerous ascents and descents into big days in bigger mountain ranges. Stepping it up a notch sees us skiing gentle alpine slopes leading into well spaced glades a short tour from the lodge. Some guests may choose to spend their days here while the more adventurous will pursue the open slopes of Copperstain mountain and Ptarmigan. These runs can include 2600m summits and 700m runs!
Deep & Steep for Advanced Skiers
For Advanced skiers, when the snow stability allows, there are steep 40 degree pillow lines, and steep open bowls. The Espresso bowl, Gargoyle, Long Overdue, Yurt Face, Wolverine and Corner Pocket are some runs that only get skied occasionally, but get remembered for a longtime. Ski mountaineers can challenge themselves on the ridge walks of Porcupine Peak and theGrizzly Valley. The guides are still figuring out some of the lines, and our access to Glacier national park means there is really no limit to our exploration. Last year alone several new runs were added to the map, such as Full Moon, The Quill and Infinity.
Private Guiding for Small Groups
Option for a private trip so that we can cater to your group's specific needs. We have the terrain to make your ski dreams come true.
What type of gear to maximize your trip?
Whether your ski dreams include a perfect ski touring day or lighting fast ascents and descents or a combination of all those. Objectives are best with modern lightweight powder skis (105-125mm underfoot) with tech bindings, skins and touring boots are highly recommended to maximize your enjoyment. Goals met!
Every experience at Purcell has been exceptional. Our group has spent 4 days at the lodge multiple times and every aspect never disappoints. The lodge is beautiful and a home away from home with every amenity and more. The food is another high point, they take care of every need and who doesn’t love having warm apres waiting for you after a perfect touring day.
It was a wonderful experience in a most fantastic mountain location. While we snowshoed others went back country skiing. The area is unbelievably beautiful and we were able to explore limitless terrain creating first tracks wherever we went.
ENJOY THE RIDE
Looking for a convenient way to travel to Golden? Make your journey a breeze by reserving a spot on the Champagne Shuttle, the only direct shuttle service between the Calgary Airport and Golden. Experience the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains while you sit back and enjoy the breathtaking views.