Snowshoeing on Top of the World

Put your snowshoes on and walk with into a white powder paradise where there are no trails and it’s simply miles and miles of powdery wilderness in front of you. You’ll access the beautiful winter backcountry with a professional guide the way the Rockies are meant to be experienced – as a mix of fun, challenge, and learning, combined with the simple enjoyment of being outside in nature.

 

Itinerary

Amazing deep powder snow – every time
True backcountry snowshoe experience
Gondola and chairlift ride to the top of Standish Mountain
Views of Mt. Assiniboine and 360 degrees around
Crossing the Continental Divide into British Columbia
Hot chocolate and homemade cookies

Who is it for?

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not wheelchair accessible
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• The WMA Snowshoeing on Top of the World program takes place in backcountry alpine terrain and presents serious safety risks for any person not dressed properly or sufficiently fit to complete the entire walk. Once a group leaves the top chairlift station, and begins walking downhill, there is no turning back for the group. Therefore:
• Warm hat and gloves
• Winter coat
• Warm pants – not jeans
• Winter boots or hiking boots
• Guests must be reasonably fit and able to walk at least 3 kilometres on snowshoes through potentially deep powder snow.
• Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level

Cost:
Ages 12+:$172.48

What’s Included:

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Snacks
• Professional guide
• Snowshoes
• Poles

How to get tickets?

Buy online

December to April 4, 2026 | 12:35 PM

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

Venue:

Meeting Point: Mount Royal Hotel, 138 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1J3, Canada

Meet in the tour bus parking area located behind the Mount Royal Hotel (corner of Caribou Street and Beaver Street).

Ends at: Returns to original departure point

at Sunshine Village, Sunshine Road, Sunshine Rd, Edgewater, AB T0L, Canada