About Mountain Addicts
Mountain Addicts is a professional backcountry ski-guiding service based in Fernie, staffed by ACMG-certified ski guides with decades of collective experience in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains. The company specialises in guided ski touring — taking intermediate-to-advanced skiers and splitboarders into the spectacular backcountry terrain that surrounds Fernie, where annual snowfall regularly exceeds ten metres and the density of skiable alpine terrain rivals anywhere in North America.
Trip formats include single-day guided tours into the Lizard Range and surrounding valleys, multi-day hut-based touring expeditions, and Avalanche Skills Training (AST) courses that teach participants how to travel safely in avalanche terrain. All guided trips include avalanche safety equipment, route planning, and snow stability assessment by the guide. Mountain Addicts also runs private bookings for groups of friends or corporate teams who want a customised backcountry experience tailored to their fitness and skiing ability.
What sets Mountain Addicts apart is the calibre of their guides — every one holds full ACMG certification, meaning they have undergone rigorous training in mountaineering, avalanche science, and wilderness first aid. The company's intimate knowledge of Fernie's micro-terrain and snowpack patterns means they consistently find the best snow conditions, even on days when the resort is windblown or tracked out. For skiers who want to go beyond the resort boundary and experience the raw beauty of BC's backcountry with a trusted professional, Mountain Addicts is the gold standard in the Elk Valley.
