Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge

Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge is located at an elevation of 2,220 meters in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains in British Columbia and is one of Canada’s legendary backcountry lodges. Its history dates back to the late 1970s, when Bill Putnam, together with Hans Gmoser—the founder of CMH and a pioneer of heliskiing—laid the foundation for this special place. Today, the lodge combines its original mountain character with modern comforts and a rich alpine atmosphere. The lodge has 5 double rooms, which can be configured with either a double bed or two single beds.

After an intense day on the snow, a warm, cozy lodge awaits you, featuring five guest rooms, heated floors, comfortable beds, a boot room, hot showers, and a kitchen that focuses heavily on regional products from Western Canada. Particularly impressive is the sauna with a view of the glaciers surrounding the Headwaters of Butters Creek. Battle Abbey thus remains exactly what defines a true backcountry lodge: remote, authentic, and steeped in a rich history of skiing.

The season runs from late December through late April. Heliskiing is available in April; prior to that, only ski touring trips are offered.
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- Organized transfers between Calgary and the Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge
- Selected number of nights at the Battle Abbey Backcountry Lodge in a double room, including full board and non-alcoholic beverages
- Number of days of ski touring or heliskiing as per the arrangement
- Safety equipment: Avalanche airbag, transceiver, probe, shovel, and radios
- Certified guides: 2 guides per 5 guests
- Taxes

Services not included:
- Flights
- Alcoholic beverages
- Tips
- Service fee: CHF 120 per person

After landing in Calgary, check in right away at the Calgary Airport Marriott In-Terminal—you don’t even have to leave the building. After a restful night, you’ll board the shuttle bus at 6:45 a.m. Thanks to the time difference, getting up early is usually no problem.

From Calgary, the bus takes a good three hours to reach the helipad in Golden. By then, the magnificent panoramic views of Banff National Park—at least after sunrise—will have made the trip well worth it. If you’d rather travel by rental car, that’s no problem either. Ask us—we have great deals on affordable rental cars.

At the helipad, you’ll complete your initial safety training. Afterward, the helicopter will take you to the lodge. By the afternoon, you’ll already be out on the slopes on skis or a snowboard.

On the day of departure, you’ll be hitting the powder until 11 a.m., and if all goes well, you’ll arrive in Calgary around 4:30 p.m. There are some evening flights to Europe. However, we recommend planning an extra night in Calgary. If the weather doesn’t cooperate and your return trip is delayed, you might otherwise miss your flight.

Destination airport for intercontinental flights: Calgary

Transfer: Shuttle bus and helicopter

Total transfer time: 3 hours

The Ski Big 3 resorts around Banff and Lake Louise are particularly well-suited for warming up. We’d be happy to help you plan your itinerary.