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Know Before You Go

WHAT IS A BACKCOUNTRY LODGE?

A backcountry lodge is an accommodation located in a remote wilderness area that is not typically accessible by vehicle. Lodges are used as a homebase for outdoor recreation—ski touring, snowshoeing, hiking, biking, and more—in the natural areas that surround them. A backcountry lodge experience can range from rustic to luxurious, but they are all located in mountainous areas surrounded by wildlife and stunning scenery.

Book Early

Lodges book up quickly in winter and summer—especially on long weekends and holidays.

Book your trip early and secure pre- and post-trip accommodation as soon as possible.

Choose Your Experience

Lodges offer the option of fully-guided, self-guided, fully-catered, and self-catered backcountry experiences.

Fully-guided trips are led by highly-trained, professionally-certified ACMG backcountry guides.

Be Prepared

Plan and prepare for changing and variable weather, pack appropriately, and read all pre-trip guides.

Be prepared to travel and recreate safely and responsibly in the backcountry.

Discover BC’s Backcountry Lodges

Over 30 backcountry lodges are hidden amongst the rugged, wilderness landscape in British Columbia. Nestled in the mountains—from the Coast to the Cariboo, the Kootenays to the Purcells, the Rockies to the Valhallas—sit quiet mountain refuges waiting for adventure seekers.

Top 10 reasons to book a backcountry lodge experience

ESCAPE THE CROWDS

Assiniboine Lodge

Escape the crowds by going deep into BC’s four major mountain ranges: the Rockies, Columbia Mountains, Cariboo-Chilcotins, and Coast Range. All remote and quiet.

UNTOUCHED POWDER

Boulder Hut

Ski, snowboard, snowshoe, or cross-country ski through untracked powder surrounded by incredible scenery in winter

ACTIVE ADVENTURES

Ice Creek Lodge

Hike, climb, mountain bike, stand-up paddleboard, or trail run on diverse and remote backcountry trails in summer.

PEACEFUL PRACTICES

Battle Abbey Lodge
Roger W. Laurilla

Practice yoga, view wildlife, capture photos, or paint incredible landscapes.

ENJOY COMFORTS

Blanket Creek Glacier Chalet
Andrew Chad

Enjoy home-like comforts and luxuries while revelling in a peaceful, pristine, and quiet wilderness.

CREATE A DREAM TRIP

Mt Assiniboine BHarrison

Create your own dream backcountry trip—from rustic to luxurious, catered or self-catered, guided or self-guided—for a customized adventure.

LEGENDARY COUSINE

Purcell Lodge

Dine on mouth-watering cuisine crafted by legendary backcountry chefs on catered trips.

WARM UP IN WINTER

Callaghan Country
Abby Cooper

Relax in a cedar sauna or beside a roaring fireplace after a long day of exploring.

LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE

Sol Mountain
Ryan Creary

Bond with a community of like-minded people and create new friendships.

EXPERT GUIDES

Selkirk Lodge
Abby Cooper

Travel safely through the backcountry with an expert guide and improve your backcountry awareness and abilities.

Travel and recreate safely and responsibly

All BLBCA member lodges take precautions to ensure the safety of staff and guests at all times. Before you book a backcountry lodge experience, familiarize yourself with information on responsible travel, backcountry safety, health orders, and pre-trip information and resources.

BE SAFE IN THE BACKCOUNTRY

For tips on how to travel safely in avalanche terrain, visit BLBCA’s Self-Guided recommendations. Find links to Association of Canadian Mountain Guides’ Backcountry Planning Brochure and Avalanche Canada’s Pre-Trip Planning Course on BLBCA’s Know Before You Go resource page.

TRAVEL RESPONSIBLY

Visit Destination BC’s How to Travel Safely and Responsibly in BC. Support #RecreatingResponsibly in BC’s backcountry and alpine environments. #Regenerate and #Reconnect in the backcountry to support your physical and mental well-being.

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Revive in bc’s backcountry

Just being in nature—the wind in your hair, the smell of cedar, the sound of a trickling glacial stream—is rejuvenating. BC’s backcountry lodges offer a chance to slow down and reconnect, to roam and to wander. It’s a place to be revived by the wilderness.

Slow Down

Relax mind and body to the rhythm of nature.

Rise with the sun, sit with the stars, and let the days’ adventures unfold however they may.

Reconnect

Make memories in the mountains.

Take time to reconnect to yourself and to nature—and bring the ones you love along, too.

Be Wild

Let nature rejuvenate and revive.

Jump in a glacial lake, run through an alpine meadow, sit on a mountain peak—be wild and free

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Support us by becoming a member

If you cherish the backcountry and relish in outdoor pursuits such as hiking, skiing, and backpacking, or simply just want to preserve the wild, this is your chance to make a lasting impact. Embrace the role of an Affiliate Member and contribute to the BLBCA’s mission. By uniting our voices, we can safeguard the sanctuaries we hold dear and ensure they thrive for generations to come.

The BLBCA is the most extensive backcountry accommodation network in Canada. Working with member lodges, the BLBCA aims to touch the lives of guests with awe-inspiring adventures throughout British Columbia’s inimitable backcountry. The BLBCA also facilitates information sharing between member lodges and acts as an advocate for sustainable and responsible adventure tourism and backcountry recreation in BC.