Boulder Hut's founders Art Twomey and Margie Jamieson’s were two of British Columbia's original powder pioneers. They built Ptarmigan and Boulder huts in the 1990s, were among the first to offer remote lodge-based ski touring, and were key players in establishing snow safety training programs for backcountry recreationists.
Art and Margie's conservation efforts are legendary. They were instrumental in establishing the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy, nearly 500,000 acres of protected land bordering our 15,000-acre ski tenure.
Now owned and operated by the Yancey family, Boulder Hut offers challenging terrain for every skier. Chutes, high alpine bowls, glades and treed powder skiing. We have it all.
Unlike some backcountry ski touring lodges, we do not share our tenure with outside heli-ski operations. That, combined with the fact that we border the Purcell Wilderness Conservancy means that your group will have first tracks and solitude while you are with us.
RIDE ALL DAY
Good fitness and general competence on skis or a splitboard are needed to enjoy our varied terrain. Our guests choose their challenge comfort level when climbing couloirs, skiing the steeps and alpine bowls, or cruising the glades for the day.
Our ACMG-certified backcountry ski guides use all of their tools and skills to find you the best powder skiing available, given the current conditions. We feature diverse day of touring close to the lodge and epic trips for the seasoned enthusiast.
We group similar skill levels for each ski week. Whatever the weather brings, we have plenty of varied terrain to keep you skiing.
RELAX AT NIGHT
At Boulder Hut Adventures, we pride ourselves in providing an authentic backcountry experience. With more than 35 years of history, we remain dedicated to enhancing the human experience in remote outdoor adventure.
Our down home hospitality means nutritious, delicious home cooked meals in a comfortable lodge with great company and a long standing history of guided epic adventure. We provide you everything you need for a comfortable stay.
- Separate dining, guest sleeping, guide lodging and sauna buildings
- Home cooked meals featuring fresh meat, fresh vegetables and fresh fruit
- Wood heat
- Running water
- Electricity provided by our mico-hydro system (you can charge your camera battery)
- Electric lights
- Bunkroom-style sleeping accommodations with pillows, fresh linens and duvets
- Stretching area
- Indoor pee toilet; two outdoor outhouses
- Sauna
The Boulder Hut guest experience is cell and internet free. We find our guests appreciate the opportunity to disconnect from the distractions of the outside world, guilt-free, during their stay.
Staff and visiting guides do have the capability to communicate with the outside world and for it to communicate with us should we have an emergency, or should your family need to reach you in the event of one.
STOKE YOUR ADVENTURE!
Helicopter-Assisted Ski Touring
One-Day adventures depart from Kimberley Alpine Resort
Sadly we won’t be offering one-day adventures in the 2021-2022 ski season, but hope to bring this back in future years.
Skiers and riders with limited time may experience the best of the Purcell backcountry with a professionally guided, one-day helicopter-assisted backcountry ski touring adventure. Kimberley Alpine Resort and Boulder Hut Adventures have teamed up to offer an action packed day that includes helicopter pick-up and drop off at Kimberley Alpine Resort and one heli-drop ski run, with the balance of the ski day’s runs accessed by guided ski touring.
Tours are operated by Boulder Hut Adventures. The 15,000-acre Boulder Hut skiing tenure near Kimberley offers challenging terrain for every skier including chutes, high alpine bowls, glades and treed powder skiing. Elevation ranges from 1,500-2,800 meters, which means reliable snow.
ACMG-certified backcountry ski guides will use all of their tools and skills to find guests the best untracked powder skiing available given current conditions. Good fitness and general competence on skis or a splitboard are needed.
Precautions recommended by government health authorities (masks, surface sanitizing, etc.) will be observed during guest orientation and helicopter transport.
Helicopter-accessed backcountry hiking
Untracked adventure spring, summer and fall. Helicopter accessed backcountry hiking in our 15,000-acre tenure.
You'll remember the views for a lifetime! Hiking adventures are geared to guests' interests and abilities. Attractions include wildlife, wildflowers, expansive views of Mt. Higgins and Mt. Levesque (2,800m, 8,970').
SUMMER HELI-HIKING PACKAGE INCLUDES
Helicopter access to Boulder Hut from Kimberly Alpine Resort, with return flight
Experienced hiking guide (one guide per 4 guests)
Lunch
Full day of hiking in the Alpine zone (up to 2,800m, 8,970') ending at Boulder Hut (2,000m, 6,500’)
Multi day trips options available. Contact us for details.
Custom trips
Boulder Hut Adventures is available in summer for use as a venue to host a variety of guests and programs.
Whatever your need -- educational, adventure, self-reliance, team building or a custom family vacation -- we are open to developing a package to meet it.
We suggest you call or email us to talk about your options in customizing the perfect experience using the Boulder Hut and British Columbia's Purcell Mountains as its setting.