The Ultimate Guide to Backcountry Lodges near Golden, BC

Did you know that Golden has the highest concentration of backcountry lodges in Canada? There are over 20 lodges that stage out of Golden! Now that you know, take a few minutes to check out some of our favorites. These lodges provide the perfect place for you and your crew to spend anywhere from a few days to a full week immersed in the splendors of the Canadian Rockies' backcountry. Whether you are after a cozy lodge with a wood burning fireplace or a luxurious palace complete with a spa and full bar, Golden has them all for you to choose from. 

Cozy and Simple

Amiskwi Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 18
Bedding: Pads and pillows provided
Cooking: Propane stove/oven/broiler and outdoor propane BBQ
Bathroom: Indoor composting toilets
Heat: Wood stove and firewood 
Light: Propane and solar
Water: Fresh natural water 
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna, two showers, satellite phone

Fairy Meadows (Bill Putnam) Hut

Sleeping Capacity: 20
Bedding: Mattress pads provided, bring your own sleeping bag
Cooking: Propane stove/oven
Bathroom: Outhouse
Heat: Wood stove and firewood 
Light: Propane 
Water: Snowmelt, unfiltered tap water
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna

Elizabeth Parker Hut

Sleeping Capacity: 20
Bedding: Mattress pads provided, bring your own sleeping bag
Cooking: Propane stove/oven, fully equipped kitchen
Bathroom: Outhouse
Heat: Wood stove and firewood 
Light: Propane 
Water: Snowmelt, creek
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna

Asulkan Hut

Sleeping Capacity: 10
Bedding: Mattress pads provided, bring your own sleeping bag
Cooking: Propane stovetops
Bathroom: Outhouse
Heat: Propane heater 
Light: Propane 
Water: Snowmelt

Optional Guided and Catered

Icefall Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 18
Bedding: Pads, duvets, pillows and bedding provided
Cooking: Propane stove/oven
Bathroom: Indoor pee toilets
Heat: Propane heater and wood stove
Power: Micro hydro and 120 volt AC power
Water: Fresh natural water 
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna, yoga mats and room to stretch

Mistaya Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 18
Bedding: Beds, duvets, pillows and bedding provided
Cooking: All meals provided and served family-style 
Bathroom: Two outhouses
Heat: Wood stove
Power: Micro hydro and 120 volt AC power
Water: Hot and cold running water
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna, hot showers

Sentry Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 12
Bedding: Mattress pads provided, bring your own sleeping bag
Cooking: Propane stovetops
Bathroom: 2 indoor urinals, 2 outhouses 
Power: Micro hydro 120 volt AC power
Heat: 2 fireplaces
Water: Hot and cold running water
Other amenities: Free WiFi, sauna, stretching area

Sorcerer Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 16-18
Cooking: Propane stove/oven
Bathroom: Outhouse
Heat: Propane heater 
Light: Solar, backed by generator
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna

Luxury

Purcell Mountain Lodge

Sleeping Capacity: 28
Bedding: Beds, duvets, pillows and bedding provided
Cooking: All meals provided and served family-style 
Bathroom: Three private bathrooms
Heat: Wood burning fire place
Power: Micro hydro and 120 volt AC power
Water: Hot and cold running water
Other amenities: Wood-fired sauna, hot showers

CMH Bugaboos

Sleeping Capacity: 44
Bedding: Beds, duvets, pillows and bedding provided
Cooking: All meals catered
Bathroom: Private bathrooms
Heat: Ventilated heat
Power: Full electricity
Water: Hot and cold running water
Other amenities: Massage, sauna, rooftop hot tub, full bar, ping-pong, musical instruments

All helicopter flights to these lodges fly out Golden so be sure to stop in town first to gear up and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.