The 15 Best Backcountry Skiing & Ski Touring Trips

1.Backcountry skiing adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $138Our pick

Leave Rovaniemi by minivan for a guided skin-ski outing in the Lapland forest. Your photographer guide, including Joanne or Anni on some departures, teaches basic skiing and photo tips, then leads you to a wooden shelter for sausages, snacks, and hot drinks. Winter clothing, boots, skis, transport, and edited photos are included.

“What a wonderful day out is this excursion Joanne and anni were fantastic hosts I've never put ski's on in my life and it was wonderful also the sausages were lovely at the campfire”

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2.Levi: Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 29 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Leave Levi by minivan for a 3.5-hour backcountry ski and photography outing in Lapland. Your English-speaking guide teaches the basics, leads you through deep snow, prepares hot drinks and a light barbecue, and provides edited photos afterward. Pickup is included within 10 kilometers.

“The key is your guide who is supposed to know where to go and not be on his phone, looking at the map! And be prepared for such a trip (When we finally found the teepee , nothing was actually ready. The teepee was covered in deep snow which would have taken an extra 20 minutes and we had already waisted so much time as the first destination was not accessible because again the guide did not plan in advance (Our van actually got stuck in the area where we were supposed to park and leave from, so our guide decided to go to another area which was a 20-30…”

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3.Whistler Intro to Backcountry Skiing and Splitboarding

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 6 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $164

Spend about seven hours exploring backcountry terrain near Whistler Blackcomb with a professional guide. You must ski or snowboard at a strong blue level, bring or rent your own equipment, and be ready for changing weather, untracked snow, and a safety-focused day.

“Thanks Phil for the all the good information on keeping safe in the backcountry. We had a great time”

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4.Tromsø: Ski touring (ski de randonnee)

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $191

Join Sommarøy Adventure Tromsø for a six-hour ski-touring day near Tromsø. You’ll climb 400 to 600 vertical meters with a certified guide such as Rune, then ski back toward the fjord. Equipment, transport, avalanche gear, and instruction are included, but you need confident red-slope and off-piste skills.

“Be careful! Don’t book this if you are not a good skier!”

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5.Backcountry snowshoeing in pristine Utah mountains

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

CJ of MTXutah picks you up in Park City and leads a private snowshoe outing in the Utah backcountry. You’ll use snowshoes, poles, and navigation gear while exploring quiet forests, frozen waterfalls, lakes, and viewpoints. Day and moonlit outings are available, with routes shaped to your pace.

“We highly recommend MTX Utah ! We were so blessed to do the backcountry snowshoeing with CJ ! Not only did we go snowshoeing for the first time but CJ took us to Hayden Peak & Wasatch National Forest ! He took us to a waterfall full of ice & snow & the second highest point in Utah ! Absolutely breathtaking! Definitely the highlight of our trip ! We took lots of pictures as well. We passed a couple of people ice fishing. I forgot my sunglasses in the room & CJ was gracious enough to be prepared with extras , snacks, water , poles & snow shoes ! You…”

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6.Taos Backcountry Snowshoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $195

Join Lizzy for a 4.5-hour snowshoe outing in Carson National Forest near Taos. After a safety briefing and gear fitting, you’ll cover two to four miles through pine woods and mountain meadows, with views of Picuris Peak, lunch, water, and hot drinks included.

“Snowshoe trekking in Amole Canyon was a beautiful adventure. Lizzy led us with ease through the fresh powder. It’s Gods country made accessible via Viator.”

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7.Coast Mountain Backcountry Snowshoe Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Join a professional guide near Whistler for a four-hour snowshoe outing through old-growth forest and snow-covered granite terrain. Learn about local geology, use included snowshoes and poles, and follow a pace suited to your group. The Joffre Lakes option lasts up to six hours, plus driving time.

“Great hike with Devin, our guide. She was so knowledgeable about the area and was super engaging and patient with our kids. Highly recommend!!!!”

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8.Whistler: Backcountry Snowshoeing Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 4 - 8 hours · from $91

Choose a guided Whistler snowshoe outing through ancient cedar forests, volcanic terrain, and frozen lakes. Options range from family-friendly Lava Lake to steeper Garibaldi and Joffre Lakes routes. English-speaking guides such as Lindsey, Nick, and Jen lead small groups of up to eight.

“The activity was great, our guide was Jen and she did a great job ! She took us to a beautiful park , we walked a lot but it was worth it.”

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9.Unforgettable Ski Touring Traverse-Snowy Embrace of Triglav National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $404

Join Kofler Sport for a demanding three-day ski traverse through Triglav National Park. Guide Grega Kofler leads a private group from Vogel across Komna, the Seven Lakes Valley, Kanjavec, and down to Krma. Hut lodging, meals, cable cars, and avalanche gear are included.

“The best possible skitouring multi day trip you can do in Slovenia. The best guide, the best organisation, picturesque and stuning views, many excellent skiing slopes but also not the easiest sporting endeavor, so you will also burn quite a lot of calories :)”

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10.Half-Day Backcountry Skiing Tour in Levi with Photography Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $124

Set out from Levi with a wilderness and photography guide for a 3 to 4 hour backcountry ski trip through Arctic forests. Equipment, snacks, hot drinks, transport, and edited photos are included. You need balance and stamina, and the minimum age is 10.

“Fantastic scenery. The guide was friendly and very knowledgeable. An awesome experience. If you are a beginner then don’t be put off, it is easy to pick up and enjoy the experience. Highly recommended.”

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11.Ski Touring with Norway Mountain Guides.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $196

Start in Bergen at 9:30 am for a private, guide-led ski tour in the Voss, Myrkdalen, Nærøyfjorden, Kvamskogen, or Hardanger Fjord area. Guides such as Frank, Thomas, and Marcio tailor the route to snow, weather, and ability. Bring your own ski touring equipment.

“Thomas was our guide and we had an incredible time. He spent several days in the area ahead of time to assess conditions and pick the best option for the day. Even as experienced skiers, his expertise was invaluable and gave us a great understanding of the local mountainRead more”

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13.One Day Ski Touring Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $366

Spend a full day learning ski touring near Bled with Kofler Sport. Start with winter mountain theory in Mojstrana, then practice climbs, turns, snow tests, and avalanche rescue with a mountain guide. Equipment, transport, and an agency gift are included.

“I had an amazing time! The tour was fantastic, the guide was excellent, and everything went perfectly. I’ll happily recommend you to everyone!”

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14.Half-Day Guided Backcountry Ski Touring Experience near Incline Village

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Meet guide Loren in Incline Village for a private three-hour backcountry ski outing. Choose wide, waxless metal-edged cross-country skis or classic downhill touring gear, learn at your own pace, and finish back at the meeting point with light snacks included.

“This was perfect! Loren is amazing at teaching even beginners like my wife and I on how to cross-country ski in the back country. If you book this. Pray for snow. It just adds to the fun. It’s a good solid workout. The views of the surrounding area was breathtaking. Loren makes everything easy to learn. He has equipment for you so there is no need to worry about anything. And he goes at YOUR PACE. It’s perfect because you set the day. If something seems too much for you. You can pull back no judgement. Make sure you dress in layers. Be bold. Start. Cold. You will warm up…”

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15.Rovaniemi: Backcountry Skiing Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Leave Rovaniemi by minivan for a guided backcountry ski and photography outing with a professional photographer, using Finnish skin skis in deep snow. You’ll practice nature photography, warm up in a teepee, grill sausages, and download edited photos afterward.

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