Guided Backcountry Skiing Tours and Snowboarding Trips

PowderQuest Tours specializes in small group, guided backcountry ski tours and snowboard trips to Chile, Argentina, Japan and Canada. Focused on powder chasing and local culture, we operate 4 different trip styles; From ski resort powder chasing combined with short hikes beyond resort boundaries to guided trips focused on remote ski touring and splitboarding destinations. With 2 decades of off-piste and backcountry guiding experience, each departure includes 2 certified backcountry ski guides. Designed for advanced skiers and snowboarders, physically fit and keen on adventure. Let’s go!

Lift-Assisted Backcountry Ski Touring & Splitboarding Tours

Utilize the ski resort’s lifts for off-piste powder chasing before quickly gaining elevation to access our backcountry playground for the day. Perfect if you are just getting into backcountry touring, or are an experienced tourer who enjoys the benefits of the ski lift bump.

Chile Backcountry Skiing + Snowboarding Tour: Termas de Chillan to Corralco

Country: Chile, South America
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 8 guests
From: $ USD
Dates: Coming soon! Contact us to get on the list.
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Hakuba Backcountry Powder Skiing + Splitboarding Lift Assisted Touring Adventure – Japan

Country: Japan
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4399 USD
Dates: 2023: FEB 3-11 / FEB 12-20
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Hokkaido Backcountry Skiing + Splitboarding Tour – Japan

Country: Hokkaido, Japan
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $3799 USD
Dates: 2023: JAN 8-15 / 16-23 / JAN 24-31 / FEB 2-9 / FEB 10-17
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Japan Backcountry Snowboarding + Skiing Tour: Myoko, Nozawa + Japanese Alps

Country: Japan
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4399 USD
Dates: 2023: JAN 16-24 / JAN 25-FEB 2
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Advanced Off-Piste + Cat/Sled Access Backcountry Snowboarding & Skiing Tours

Not yet crossed over to backcountry ski touring and splitboarding? Still want to experience the thrill of guided backcountry? These are your trips. You’ll get ski resort off-piste exploring, expert guided backcountry hikes to fresh tracks, plus epic days of snowcat or snowmobile access backcountry adventure.

Chile Advanced Off-Piste + Adventure Catskiing and Snowboarding Tour

Country: Chile, South America
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $ USD
Dates: Coming soon! Contact us to get on the list.
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Patagonia Ski Resort Advanced Off-Piste + Mallin Alto Snowmobile Access Backcountry Tour

Country: Argentina, South America
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $4799 USD
Dates: JUL 31-7 / AUG 19-26
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Human-Powered Ski Touring + Splitboard Adventures

From remote backcountry hut adventures to volcano summits by day/comfortable lodges by night, here you will find just good old classic human-powered excursions. While there may be opportunity for an occasional ski lift bump, expect to really earn your turns on our advanced PowderQuest backcountry tours.

Chile Volcano Ski Touring + Splitboarding Adventure Trip

Country: Chile, South America
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $3999 USD
Dates: SEP 7-14 / SEP 28-OCT 5 / OCT 5-12
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Patagonia Backcountry Hut to Hut Ski Touring + Splitboarding Trip: Bariloche Argentina

Country: Argentina, South America
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $3099 USD
Dates: SEP 3-10, 2022
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Women’s Backcountry Skiing Camp in Patagonia Argentina With Jess McMillan

Country: Argentina, South America
Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Limited to: 6 guests
From: $ USD
Dates: Coming soon! Contact us to get on the list.
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Guided Backcountry Combo Platters

All you can eat adventure! Guided tours beginning with lift-access off-piste and backcountry from our favorite ski resorts. As the trips progress, and thirst for alpine touring adventure grows, we build in more remote backcountry adventures. Some trips include backcountry via snowcat, snowmobile, or helicopter.