Arctos Guides

06/01/2026

Women’s Intro to Ski Mountaineering Basecamps—

We’re excited to offer something new in 2027. This program is designed and guided by women; it’s meant to get you into the mountains in a supportive environment where you can learn from an experienced ACMG guide in a small group with a low client to guide ratio (3:1).

will be guiding these trips with the help of a female ACMG apprentice ski guide. We have two camps available:
March 21-25, 2027
April 8-12, 2027
Six spaces available on each basecamp
DM for details

05/26/2026

January 12-22, 2027 we’ll be travelling from Amori to Yuzawa and sampling some of Japan’s finest cold smoke powder, onsens and local fare. It’s a small group trip designed to smash pow and road trip across Tohoku.

$6700CAD gets you ACMG certified guiding, accommodations, most meals and private transportation in a 4wd van from our starting point to finish.

If you’re looking for a group trip with folks who can ski/ ride well and put in solid days on the skin track, this trip is for you. There are four spaces available.

Drop a line if you’ve got questions.

05/08/2026

One spot left on our Chilean Volcano Trip September 24-October 2. DM if you’re interested👆

05/01/2026

Our 2027 spring ski and splitboard basecamp dates are live.

If you’re looking for an adventure in a remote corner of British Columbia, these trips are for you. Guided, catered, all you have to do is show up ready to shred.

Drop a line for more information👆

04/29/2026

Finnmark Ski and Sail Trip, Norway

Arctic Ski Touring & Sailing Adventure in Northern Norway The dark, restless waters of the Norwegian Sea tested us early on our Finnmark ski and sail expedition. Aboard the SY Jolly—a 14.9m steel-hulled sailboat—we departed Alta, Finnmark for a sheltered anchorage deep in Øksfjord on April 20th...

04/28/2026

Sailing from Alta to Tromsø went far beyond the average ski and sail trip—it was an adventure through the dark waters of the Norwegian Sea and the remote fjords of Finnmark and Northern Troms County. Over the course of the week, we encountered only four other ski tourists over the course of our journey.

Sy Jolly and provided safe passage through the 3-4m swells and the frigid waters of the Norwegian Sea. The accommodations were warm, dry and cozy, while the systems were dialled.

We’re already making plans for 2027 and streamlining the itinerary in order to optimize your skiing experience. Drop a line for details, there are only six spaces available.

04/17/2026

Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm Rope Review

Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm Review: Lightweight, Cut-Resistant Alpine Climbing Rope The Edelrid Swift Protect Pro Dry 8.9mm stands out as a high-performance alpine rope built for climbers who need a balance of low weight, durability, and versatility. Designed for demanding terrain, this rope...

04/14/2026

Slipping?

👉Take off your uphill ski and stomp your uphill foot firmly. This is a quick and dirty way to manage a short and firm section of a skin track or a means of breaking trail through a bit of wind buff or crust. Long sustained sections will necessitate ski crampons, but this technique works well for shorter segments.

04/13/2026

Camping deep in the Monashees was the ultimate way to cap off another excellent season of ski guiding in the Columbia Mountains. Majestic glaciers, 1000m descents, expansive terrain and exceptional weather made for an incredible trip. A big thanks to a great group of clients and Svein Tuft for time well spent in the mountains 🙏

⛷️🏂 If this looks like your kind of trip, bookings for our 2027 spring ski mountaineering basecamps are now open. DM for details or check out the link in our bio👆