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Whether you like to plan your trips ahead of time or you’re not a planner – evoTrip Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding Packages has you covered and can alleviate some of the stress and chaos that comes from planning a fun filled adventure trip. Sometimes the most difficult part of planning a trip is deciding on a destination. Evo is an outdoor brand that not only provides premium quality gear for those who love adventure on land or on water, but their team is passionate about creating a community for those with the adventurous spirit.
Below is a review of destinations and trip plans curated by the team at evoTrip. These trips are focused on Skiing and Snowboarding and will provide you with a detailed guided plan for the trips. Evo has many other trip plans and destinations available! Check them out here.
Ski and Snowboard in the Lyngen Alps of Norway
Quick notes: 8 days – $3,790 US
One trip date available Apr. 30 – May. 7, 2023
The mountains of Lyngen rise straight from the Arctic Sea and present some of the most scenic skiing & snowboarding opportunities in the world along with some of the most immaculate snow conditions in Norway.
Trip Details: The Lyngen Alps of Norway are known by passionate backcountry riders and mountaineers as one of the most sought after backcountry ski and snowboard destinations in the world. We are partnering with Whitecap Alpine to offer this once in a lifetime Norway backcountry ski and snowboard experience! The Lyngen Alps is a dramatic mountain range rising from the fjords to spectacular peaks and glaciers. On this 8 day trip we will be home-based in the beautiful seaside town of Lyngen, giving us easy driving or boat access to the base of the mountains we’ll be skiing and riding. Since there is no chairlift, we will be hiking and touring to all of our lines on this trip. If you are up for a challenge, you’ll be rewarded with more than amazing skiing and spectacular views—you’ll also have around 20 hours of daylight every day!
To learn more about this beautiful trip you can check it out here.
Ski and Snowboard in the Lyngen Alps of Norway
Quick notes: 3 days – $1,850 US
One trip date available Jan. 10 to 13, 2023
Whistler and the Sea to Sky zone boast a rich and storied alpine history and Callaghan Country’s Journeyman Lodge is a conduit that reaches back to that original quest for adventure.
Trip Details: Hop on a snowcat and enter a winter wonderland. Arrive at the Journeyman lodge nestled 8.4 miles in the Callaghan wilderness and take in the exquisite warmth of the handcrafted Lodge.
You know those legendary snowstorms that dump feet of powder on Whistler and Blackcomb each winter? They all hit Callaghan Country first, and harder. Nestled at 4500 feet with an average winter snowfall of 20 feet, Journeyman Lodge offers authentic, unique, and customizable backcountry adventures that begin right outside our door. Spend the days with your guides exploring untracked Coast Mountain powder on skis or splitboard. Opportunities for backcountry skiing and splitboarding are endless, with terrain options for progressing backcountry enthusiasts to seasoned tourers.
EvoTrip has partnered with their friends at Arbor snowboards to make this a truly one of a kind backcountry experience. Guests joining evoTrip on this trip will recieve a brand new Arbor splitboard with skins, as well as the chance to explore the Callaghan backcountry with Arbor pro snowboarders!
To learn more about this beautiful trip you can check it out here.
Splitboarding and Backcountry Ski Touring in Chile
Quick notes: 3 days – $1,850 US
Three trip dates available in September and October 2022
Volcano ski touring in southern Chile is a must do bucket-list adventure for any backcountry touring enthusiast.
Trip Details: If you’re looking for the best splitboarding and ski touring in Chile, there’s no better expedition than a Chile Volcanoes Backcountry Tour with our partners PowderQuest. Their experts will guide you deep into the Andes to ski Chile’s classic volcanoes; Volcano Lonquimay, Volcano Villarrica, Volcano Lanin, and Volcano Quetrupillan. This guided backcountry skiing and splitboard journey will take you to some of the most pristine and advanced backcountry terrain in south Chile. A place PowderQuest proudly has called home for over 20 years. After full days of volcano skiing and snowboarding, you’ll settle into comfortable lodges, refuel on locally sourced dinners and sample iconic Chilean red wines.
To learn more about this beautiful trip you can check it out here.
Splitboarding and Backcountry Ski Touring in Chamonix, France
Quick notes: 3 days – $3,500 US
One trip date available in February 25 to March 4, 2023
Join evoTrip x Rossignol on a 7-day adventure as we ski & ride endless powder fields and the historic Vallee Blanche, one of the longest ski runs in the world.
Trip Details: Explore the world’s best off-piste and freeride terrain, and the incredibly vibrant mountain town of Chamonix, on this 7-day advanced ski and snowboard tour. The oldest skiing area in the French Alps, and host to the first Winter Olympics in 1924, Chamonix is the very definition of iconic.
With Mont Blanc unlimited passes and the support of local, certified mountain guides as well as evo trip leaders, the 10 resorts + Aiguille du Midi – the world’s highest mountain served by an aerial lift system, and our ticket to the 14+ mile Vallee Blanche ski descent – are all at our fingertips. After no shortage of high adventure during the day, fantastic apres ski awaits, as do world-class restaurants, shops, and bars. Our adventure basecamp for the week: the 4-star Alpina Eclectic Hotel & Spa, a modern, mountain hotel fully loaded with amenities. Staying in the heart of Cham and at the base of western Europe’s highest mountain, Mont Blanc (15,777’), we’ll explore this beautiful alpine town and the massive surrounding terrain right outside our door.
Sponsored by our brand partners at Rossignol, who have long called the French Alps home, this trip includes a free pair of skis or snowboard and an exclusive tour of their factory in Sallanches.
To learn more about this beautiful trip you can check it out here.
Utah: Private Guided Backcountry Tour
Wasatch Mountains in Utah
Explore the epic Wasatch Mountains in Utah on this specially curated guided backcountry ski or snowboarding trip. With over 500 inches of annual snowfall, you’ll have no shortage of deep powder and steep terrain to conquer! The terrain options on this guided trip can range from beginner to extreme all within the scenic backcountry. The local guide is IFMGA/AMGA Certified will help you select the best lines to run down but also provide educational opportunities to help your group become better backcountry skiers, uphill skinning, avalanche preparedness and, more. Please be advised that the advanced and expert trips are designed for those who are already proficient in backcountry skiing and want to challenge their abilities by doing pro-level skills. Your gear can be rented or can be supplied by SIET.
Trip options include – $340/per person
Novice & Intermediate skill level: regular length day of 6-8 hours with 1,000 to 4,000 ft elevation gain
Advanced & Expert skill level: longer day of 8-10 hours and 4,000 to 7,000 ft elevation gain
Trip dates run from January to April 1,2022 and people included is from 1 – 4 people.
Please understand that the itinerary is subject to change as a result of inclement weather or other unsafe conditions.
Book your trip for this winter for an epic ski or snowboarding adventure!
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Washington Intro to Backcountry Skiing
Mount Rainier near Paradise, Washington
If you’re an adrenaline junky on the mountain but haven’t branched out to backcountry skiing, then this trip by evo is perfect to get you started! This 2-day trip is an educational introduction to all things backcountry skiing. The trip options will have you learning at Mt. Rainer, Stevens Pass, or Snoqualmie Pass. Over the 2-day trip you’ll get a comprehensive and immersive look at what to expect when backcountry skiing and splitboarding. You’ll be taught the skills needed such as developing a tour plan, selecting terrain for uphill and downhill travel, how to appropriately approach untouched powder stashes, powder skiing techniques and more – all taught by certified instructors. While you do not need a level 1 avalanche course to go on this trip it’s highly recommended!
Trip options: Trips at each Stevens Pass, Mt. Rainer, and Snoqualmie Pass for this Winter are selling out quickly – book your adventure today! Trips are $335 / per person
Trip itinerary: The first day will begin at 7 AM with a gear check and the tour begins, the second day is where you’ll test your skills and ski some deep powder!
Please understand that the itinerary is subject to change as a result of inclement weather or other unsafe conditions.
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Colorado: Intro to Backcountry Hut Trips
Backcountry Hut Skills Trip in Colorado
Plan a unique winter trip with this Backcountry Hut Skills Trip in Colorado! This three-day, two-night adventure will not only educate you on backcountry skiing, preparedness, but it will also teach you how to plan and execute the most epic hut trip for your friends! You’ll stay at one of Colorado’s historic backcountry huts while learning how to plan the trip and terrain selection, execute a winter hut trip, use beacons, shovels, and probes, avalanche awareness, uphill climbing skinning skills, and more! The first day you’ll prep your gear, begin your trek to the hut while learning about field and skill instruction. The second day is educational focused where you’ll dive deep into backcountry skiing skills. The third day you will pack out of the hut and test out all of the knowledge you just learned!
Trip options are in January and February at the Sisters Hut – $725 per person.
Please understand that the itinerary is subject to change as a result of inclement weather or other unsafe conditions.
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Red Mountain, British Columbia, Canada
Red Mountain in Rossland, British Columbia
The Canadian Rockies are secluded and offer some of the best ski and snowboard terrain in North America. This 5-day and 4-night ski excursion of Red Mountain in Rossland, British Columbia will give you big turns on unlimited fresh powder. Rossland is just 3 hours from Spokane, Washington and Red Mountain in town is an off the radar ski area that’s over 4,000 skiable acres in a small ski town. The trip itinerary options are limitless as evoTrips can specially curate and suggest experiences to make the most of your ski or snowboard trip at Red Mountain. This trip includes lodging at the Josie Hotel which is the ideal ski-in-ski-out accommodation in Rossland and 3 days of lift tickets at Red Mountain. Some itinerary options include terrain suggestions, restaurant, and bar choices, and more!
Trip dates are available in January, February, and April for $732 per person. You won’t want to miss on big skiing in this small town!
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Mount Baker, WA Ski Descent Trip
With this evoTrip opportunity of a lifetime you’ll be able to descent the Easton Glacier on skis!
Mount Baker is the highest peak in the North Cascades Mountain region that spans Oregon and Washington. Mount Baker, located in Washington is well-known for mountain climbing and hiking in the summer, but with this evoTrip opportunity of a lifetime you’ll be able to descent the Easton Glacier on skis! A full 7,500 feet! This two-day, one night trip is made for those who love adrenaline and have basic mountaineering skills – you will hike to Mount Baker base camp by skinning through alpine meadows, upon reaching base camp you will review skills necessary for big mountain skiing such as use of an ice axe, self-arrest, and ski-specific arrest. The first day ends with a short ski at base camp and the second day will be an epic day of adventure where you’ll climb to the summit of Mt. Baker and ski the intense yet thrilling descent all the way down the mountain.
Trip dates are available in April and May, priced at $645 per person for the two days.
Please understand that the itinerary is subject to change as a result of inclement weather or other unsafe conditions.
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The Backcountry Skiing & Snowboarding Learning Journey
Backcountry skiing and snowboarding are a learning journey that never stops. Looking at avalanche and backcountry education as a process rather than a checkbox will help you to hone your skills every day you spend in the field. Follow along with us as we lay out this learning process. This can be a helpful tool for figuring out what might come next on your journey.
About evo
evo explores the collaboration between culture and sport by seamlessly joining art, music, streetwear, skateboarding, snowboarding, skiing, mountain biking and wakeboarding. Evo’s aim is to bring all things relevant to the urban, action sports lifestyle into one creative space. Whether it is on the website, on the phone or in their stores, evo’s aim is to make all who come into contact with evo feel welcome and excited about their experience.
Evo’s website launched in 2001, after lots of coffee, countless late nights, 100’s of powder days, and early morning sessions on the lake, they are still focused on being a great retailer and asset to the community. evo’s retail locations in Seattle, Portland, and Denver are more than just stores – evo is passionate about creating community anchors in urban settings with diverse groups of people who share common interests. Music events, movie premiers, art exhibitions, benefits to help children in need, partnerships and simply providing a great place in a central location are all ways that they work to build and strengthen community. It is no mistake that evo’s locations are venues, art galleries, and retail spaces all wrapped into one.
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