VISTA LODGE

Vista lodge is set in the middle of a beautiful alpine meadow at the edge of Vista Lake. Vista has five drainages to ski offering a myriad of terrain choices. Vista is also the portal to the big alpine zones off Cherub Glacier to the west. Strategically located at the center of the Esplanade Range combined with its epic Alpine runs, Vista is famous for its ridiculous spring skiing.

 BOOKING INFO:
All bookings are based on 12-person occupancy 

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

• Bank Transfer: Pay using your local currency with no additional fees. You can use pre-authorized debit or a US checking account with a routing number at checkout. Switch to your local currency and follow the provided instructions. Other currency options are also available.
   
• Credit Card: Payments via credit card are subject to a 2.9% processing fee. 

WAIVER INFO:
At checkout, you will be asked to electronically acknowledge our liability waiver. This is not an official signature, but confirms you have read and understood the waiver at the time of booking.

All trip participants will receive a digital copy of the waiver by email before the trip. On the day of the trip, each participant must sign a paper copy of the waiver before departure.

This 1,400-square-foot, two-story wood-framed backcountry lodge is a fully off-grid retreat. Heated by a cozy wood stove and equipped with a propane stove for cooking, the lodge also features solar power for lighting and device charging. A separate boot room with a large propane heater ensures your gear stays warm and dry.

Ideal for groups comfortable with compact spaces and remote, off-the-grid living, the lodge includes six private guest rooms and two staff rooms—all double occupancy, with configurations of either two twin beds or a double and single bunk. Each room comes with cozy down duvets, pillows, and all linens provided.

Guests enjoy gourmet meals prepared daily by our in-house chef. After a day in the mountains, unwind in the dedicated sauna building, complete with a hot shower. Modern comforts are maintained with Starlink internet and a backup generator. Crystal-clear water is sourced from a nearby year-round creek—some of the purest on the planet. Two outhouses are available, along with an indoor nighttime toilet for convenience.

Situated at 2150m elevation, the lodge location works perfectly for all conditions and offer runs from 250m to 850m. High alpine and some of the most epic pillows found on the planet.   Our small team is intimately familiar with the zone and can confidently deliver conservative and enjoyable ski programs to suit any weather and avalanche conditions. Terrain ranges from moderate open slopes on "Trundle Ridge" to steep chutes and treed paths in the "Heartbeat" and grand pillow lines in "Hochtaler".  Most groups average about 1200m of elevation gain per day over several ascents and descents with opportunities to do more vertical or more interesting ski lines as conditions and group ability permit. As a guide team, we pride ourselves on leading smooth, risk appropriate tours featuring excellent snow.  

Day 1 @ 0900 MST - Meet at the GAH staging area 45 min west of Golden or 70 min east of Revelstoke.  

Day 1 - 7 - Full ski days from Meadow Lodge (9am - 4pm)

Day 8 @ 1000 MST - Flights begin to staging finishing at noon