Bow Yoho 5 day Ski Traverse: April Powder

Experience the Wapta & Yoho Icefields Traverse, a five-day multi-day ski adventure through some of the most wild and glaciated terrain in the Canadian Rockies. Starting at Bow Lake and finishing at Emerald Lake, this traverse combines glacier travel, summit opportunities, and unforgettable alpine descents, providing a perfect mix of adventure, technical learning, and mountain immersion.

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Wapta & Yoho Icefields Traverse

Five-Day Glacier Ski Adventure

Program Overview

Over five days, you’ll explore vast glaciers, high cols, and remote valleys while refining your backcountry skiing, avalanche rescue, and glacier travel skills. Each day brings new terrain, technical challenges, and opportunities for summit objectives, all guided by experienced ACMG-certified guides.

Itinerary

Day 1: Lake Louise to Bow Hut

• 8:30AM - Meet at Lake Louise Alpine Centre
• Gear check, introductions, and organization
• Travel to Bow Lake trailhead
• 1-hour avalanche companion rescue review
• Tour to Bow Hut
• Optional afternoon ski if time allows
• Overnight at Bow Hut

Day 2: Yoho Glacier to Des Poilus Hut

• Tour across the Wapta Icefield to the Yoho Glacier & highlands of Mt. Collie (3,145m)
• Long ski descent onto the Des Poilus Glacier
• Overnight at Des Poilus Hut

Day 3: Isolated Col to Stanley Mitchell Hut

• Ascend to Isolated Col & descend into the Little Yoho Valley
• Optional objective: Mt. McArthur (3,015 m) with an excellent glaciated descent (weather permitting)
• Overnight at Stanley Mitchell Hut

Day 4: The Presidents & Little Yoho Valley

• Full day of ski touring in the Little Yoho Valley
• Classic objectives include the Presidents (3,140 m)
• Opportunity to reach the high col
• Overnight at Stanley Mitchell Hut

Day 5: Final Day!

• Tour the Iceline trail
• Traverse through Yoho Pass
• Final descent to Emerald Lake

Private dates are available, please inquire at info@alpineairadventures.com.

Course Package

A detailed course package will be emailed 3 days prior to course commencement.

Tipping Your Guide

If you had an exceptional experience, tips for guides are always appreciated. A 10–15% gratuity is customary and can be given in cash or arranged through the AAA office.

Important Documents & Policies

• Please read and review our Waiver prior to booking.
• Please read and review our Cancellation Policy.
• Cancellation Insurance is available through the Simpson Group.
• All of our guides have undergone training and evaluation by the ACMG, meeting the established criteria of a globally acknowledged professional organization.