Sawback Alpine Adventures

Sawback Alpine Adventures Sawback was founded by Tom Wolfe in 1995 as a small one-man operation, running mountain hiking trips for groups in BC and Alberta.

This coming winter season we have over 47 trips scheduled across BC, Alberta and Scandinavia.

Our webpage is now live for our Sing & Sourdough week at Burnie Glacier Chalet, happening September 1–5 🎶🥖 Join us for a...
05/27/2026

Our webpage is now live for our Sing & Sourdough week at Burnie Glacier Chalet, happening September 1–5 🎶🥖 Join us for a truly unique and unforgettable backcountry experience ⛰️✨

Two talented and creative forces are coming together for one incredible Burnie program. Shannon O'Donovan and Pharis Romero are bringing together the art of baking and music in one of our favourite mountain settings.

Watch, learn, and enjoy a variety of sourdough creations surrounded by the beauty of the backcountry with Chef Shannon 🥐 Then tune up your harmonies, build confidence in your voice, or simply enjoy singing alongside local musician and multi-JUNO Award winner Pharis Romero 🎵

To round out the experience, explore the surrounding trails with an ACMG-certified hiking guide and discover the cascading Burnie Glacier, alpine peaks, wildflowers 🌸 and turquoise lakes 💙

www.sawback.com/destinations/sing-and-sourdough

05/23/2026

And just like that we are back from another Spring in Svalbard!

Amazing photo credit to .alexandre

Nearing the top of a beautiful peak towering over Krossfjord on the island of Spitzbergen in Svalbard. A 3-hour climb fr...
05/19/2026

Nearing the top of a beautiful peak towering over Krossfjord on the island of Spitzbergen in Svalbard. A 3-hour climb from sea level with a long descent. The snow was so good that we did 3 extra hotlaps of the middle for a big powder ski day. 📷

Wrapping up some amazing Svalbard trips this past week and setting sail on our final trip of the spring tomorrow. ❄️⛷️⛵️...
05/17/2026

Wrapping up some amazing Svalbard trips this past week and setting sail on our final trip of the spring tomorrow. ❄️⛷️⛵️

It’s been an incredible season here in Svalbard, filled with powder skiing with friends, unforgettable wildlife sightings, and fun days sailing through the Arctic seas.

We’re excited to welcome you back next year, with our 2027 trip dates now live on our website and booking open! ✨

Have you booked your spot for our upcoming Sing & Sourdough Week at Burnie Glacier Chalet this summer? 🎶🥖Along with so m...
05/15/2026

Have you booked your spot for our upcoming Sing & Sourdough Week at Burnie Glacier Chalet this summer? 🎶🥖Along with so many exciting trips happening at Burnie this season, this week will be a summer highlight you won’t want to miss ☀️🏔️

We are hosting a fantastic fusion of two talented characters - Central BC’s Juno award winning Pharis Romero offering singing/voice workshops paired with the uber talented Shannon O’Donovan demonstrating and engaging us in the basics of all things sourdough. Croissants! Scones!
Expect mountain adventures, delicious baking, and low-stress, joy-filled music sessions in the alpine. If you love tasty things and making music, this is one to add to your summer calendar ✨

Happy Mother’s Day to all the strong, inspiring, adventure-seeking moms we’re lucky to ski with 💛⛷️
05/11/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the strong, inspiring, adventure-seeking moms we’re lucky to ski with 💛⛷️

Some highlights from our recent Svalbard Ski & Sail trips as we are halfway through our spring backcountry ski trips in ...
05/09/2026

Some highlights from our recent Svalbard Ski & Sail trips as we are halfway through our spring backcountry ski trips in Spitsbergen under the midnight sun. ☀️⛷

Thanks for taking so many great photos for us to share! 🐻‍❄️

Want a sneak peek at what’s in store for Summer 2026? ☀️ We caught up with Deb Lantz, who’s leading the way on our summe...
05/06/2026

Want a sneak peek at what’s in store for Summer 2026? ☀️ We caught up with Deb Lantz, who’s leading the way on our summer programs, to get the inside scoop.

Read the full blog (link in bio) to learn more about hiking, climbing, glacier exploring, paddling, forest bathing, and creative workshops including plein air painting, music, and sourdough baking, plus everything else planned for the upcoming season at Burnie.

I'm proud of you birthday girl and look forward to another year of adventures with you
05/04/2026

I'm proud of you birthday girl and look forward to another year of adventures with you

Some good times spent on the Wapta, Bow Yoho Traverse, and Freshfields this spring. Long days, pow turns, and the chance...
04/30/2026

Some good times spent on the Wapta, Bow Yoho Traverse, and Freshfields this spring. Long days, pow turns, and the chance to travel and ski through this incredible and wild alpine terrain.

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