WINTER RATES
Three Nights (Monday-Thursday)
- $1 207.50 per child
Four Nights (Thursday-Monday)
- $1610.00 per child
TRIP DETAILS
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| Availability and online booking | Click here |
| Ski season | Mid January to beginning of April |
| Arrival and departure days | Monday and Thursday |
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| What to bring | Winter gear list |
| Winter 2026 | Sold out |
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FAQ
CANCELLATIONS
-Cancellations must be received in writing.
-All payments(s) are non-refundable and final.
TRANSFERS
The Reservation Fee (25% of trip cost) is not refundable and not transferable.
Trip payment can be transferred to a replacement provided that the;
-group finds the replacement(s)
-transfer is for the same trip dates.
-monies (less the reservation fee) are transferred directly between group members.
-Guest Agreement, Waiver and amount owing for the replacement is received no less that two weeks prior to departure
CANCELLATIONS AND/OR DELAYS DUE TO CHANGES IN ACCESS TRANSPORTATION
No refunds will be issued for cancellation and/or delays due to access transportation. Talus Lodge is not responsible costs incurred due to delayed and/or cancelled access transportation. Talus Lodge will accommodate guests delayed at Talus Lodge as a result of delays or cancellations, however, clients delayed coming into Talus Lodge will not be refunded the lost night(s) of accommodation at Talus Lodge. Delayed incoming clients are responsible for their own full expenses (such as meals and accommodation). Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus. Should Talus Lodge be required to provide helicopter transportation in the summer, due to cancellation, delays or changes to the access transportation, there will be an additional cost to provide helicopter transportation. The additional cost of helicopter transportation would be approximately $400.00 per person.
PAYMENT(S)
-Payment(s) are non-refundable and final
-Credit card information and payment instructions are collected in the Guest Agreement.
-Payment(s) are automatically processed on the credit card or instructions provided in the Guest Agreement.
RESERVATION FEE
-25% of trip cost
-The reservation fee must be received within five business days of booking.
-If the reservation fee is not received within five days of booking, the reservation will be released or the outstanding amount applied to the trip leader.
-The reservation fee is not refundable, non-transferable and final.
-The reservation fee covers the costs associated with registration for the intended stay. These costs are incurred whether the trip is utilized or not, for whatever reason. As such, once these funds are received, these services are deemed to have been rendered and that portion of the service agreement concluded.
-The reservation fee is included in the package cost.
TRIP PAYMENT
Winter: Due the first Monday in November.
Summer: Due the first Monday in May.
It doesn’t have to be pretty but backcountry skiers are expected to be able to ski up and down in a variety of terrain and in all conditions. You should be able to navigate a black diamond ski run and find the concept of an all day winter outing pleasant. Talus is a great place for an introduction to backcountry skiing. If you are new to backcountry skiers, we recommend getting familiar with your binding system in advance and spending time practicing transitions.
A big day at Talus is 1000 metres of elevation. Average runs range between 100-300 meters. The longest tree run is 650 meters. The terrain is a mix of high alpine, gladed trees, tree skiing and a small pocket glacier. The historical average height of snow is 1.5-2.0 meters.
At Talus, we specialize in exploratory backcountry skiing with incredible vistas. We count wolverine tracks, not vertical feet. We promise, the skiing is either going to be fun, funny or both! Mother nature is the boss of winter. We can’t predict snow conditions but for skier with the right expectations, we can guarantee a whoop worthy good time. We are not humble braggers and likely easy to please. When we ski at Talus, we can’t get the smile off our faces. Our goal, whether you are a beginner with grit or a relaxed powder hound, is for you to have your best day, everyday.
Talus runs a safety conscious backcountry ski program led by ACMG ski guides for alpine touring, telemarking and split boarders.
It’s best if the group has relativity the same ability and/or understands that the guiding team guides to the average level of the group. There are often turn around points for folks who want to head home early.
- Guests are required to bring backcountry skiing or splitboard equipment including climbing skins.
- Guests are required to bring a digital avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.
- Guests must be able to ski in all types of snow and conditions.
- Minors require parental and/or guardians attendance in order to take part in the ski guiding program.
- Talus does not provide guiding for nordic skiing or snow shoeing.
- Talus does not permit self guiding.
No. Talus Lodge provides an ACMG ski guide led experience. We do not allow guests to be self-guided.
Below are recommended maps if you wish to purchase a map prior to arrival. A heads up. There are no established trails at Talus. As a result, the maps have no marked trails. A map is not required for your trip to Talus as we offer a fully guided experience. For those wanting to get the lay of the land, we also have maps for guest use.
Recommended Map:
Kananaskis Lakes Topo Map 82J11: click here
This map is often not available for purchase in the Bow Valley. We recommend purchasing this map well in advance of your trip departure.
Gem Trek Banff/Assiniboine: click here
Easily purchased in the Bow Valley. Due to the scale of this map, the detail of the Talus area on this map is limited.
Lunch is provided on arrival. It is a good idea to bring snacks and water to the Mount Shark Helipad in case of flight delays. Lunch is not provided on departure day.
Helicopter flights are more often delayed, than cancelled. Historically, the average of “no fly days” are two per winter. Talus Lodge recommends not booking commercial flights on your departure day from Talus.
