EARLY BIRD PRICING: Book your trip before October 16, 2026 and save $75 off your trip!
Travelling with a group? Check out our group pricing below for even more savings!
Reserve your spot with a $200 deposit today. Balance due 45 days before departure.
Powder days, mountain views, and hot pool nights — this is your sign to escape to Panorama.
Start 2027 the right way with a weekend packed full of skiing, snowboarding, après vibes, and unforgettable mountain memories. Whether you’re carving first tracks, soaking in the hot pools, or hanging out with new friends after the lifts close, this trip is all about good energy and zero stress.
We’ll handle the planning — transportation, accommodations, lift passes, and trip hosts — so all you have to do is grab your gear and your crew.
Special discounted rates are available for groups of 10 or more guests! If you're bringing a larger crew, simply reach out below.
Two full days of skiing or riding
Two nights slope-side at The Approach
Round-trip coach transportation from Edmonton, Red Deer & Calgary
Hot pools, restaurants & nightlife just steps away
The perfect mix of adventure, relaxation & après fun
Stress-free travel — just pack and go
Snow, mountain air, and an epic crew — Panorama is calling.
Departing from Edmonton, Red Deer & Calgary—ride in comfort with your crew.
Stay at the Approach Hotel in your choice of a 2 Queen bed room or a King bed room—just steps from the lifts.
Ski or ride Panorama’s legendary terrain all weekend long. Have your own pass? Only skiing one day—or not at all? No problem. Join us for the fun anyway! Snowmobiling, skating, and other winter adventures are available too—and if you're looking to book one, we can help with that.
Your personal mountain guides, hype crew, and logistics pros all in one.
Soak, chill, and recharge post-slopes.
This is what Backside is all about.
All times are approximate and subject to change due to road conditions and other unforeseen circumstances. Times below are in Mountain Standard Time.
1500 hrs: Load bus at Strathcona Home Depot – 6725 104 St
(Please park along the far east side of the parking lot along Gateway Blvd.)
PARKING IS AT YOUR OWN RISK.
1530 hrs: Buses depart for Panorama
1830 hrs: Calgary pick-ups at the Sandman across from COP - 125 Bowridge Drive NW
(Please park on the far north side of the hotel lot and register with the hotel before leaving.)
1900 hrs: Depart Calgary
2100 hrs: Quick stretch stop at the AB/BC Highway Overpass
2230 hrs: Approximate arrival at Panorama Mountain Resort – The Approach
(2040 Summit Dr, Panorama, BC V0A 1T0)
Evening: Head out to the T-Bar Pub, explore the village, or settle into your room.
Please remain seated until your Trip Experts have handed out room keys and lift tickets.
If staying in your room, please ensure front and deck doors remain closed to avoid noise complaints.
0900 hrs: Lifts open – Ski/Ride all day
*Ski/Ride safe and STAY IN BOUNDS.
1500 hrs: Meet at the T-Bar Pub (base of the hill) for après ski fun
Evening: Enjoy Panorama nightlife, hot pools, and mountain vibes.
0900–1100 hrs: Pack up and move all gear into day rooms (if late checkout is not provided).
(Day rooms will be identified on your check-in sheets or ask your Trip Experts.)
0900 hrs: Lifts open – Ski/Ride all day
*Ski/Ride safe and STAY IN BOUNDS.
1500 hrs: Final après ski meet-up at the T-Bar Pub
1530 hrs: Bus available for loading
1600 hrs: Buses depart for Edmonton
1930 hrs: Calgary drop-offs and supper break
2000 hrs: Depart Calgary
2130 hrs: Red Deer drop-offs
2300 hrs: Approximate arrival in Edmonton
Please ensure you have all personal belongings before departing the bus.
THANK YOU FOR TRAVELING WITH BACKSIDE TOURS!
Trip Insurance: Backside Tours strongly recommends that all travelers purchase trip insurance.
Responsibility for Injury and Property: Backside Tours is not responsible for any injury, damage, or loss to persons or property during the duration of the package tour. Participants are solely responsible for the care and welfare of their own property, as well as any property they interact with.
Supplier Liability: Backside Tours is not liable for the actions, omissions, or services provided by third-party suppliers such as transportation companies, accommodation providers, or ski resorts. Any issues arising from cancellations, complications, or extensions of the package are not the responsibility of Backside Tours.
Waiver Requirement: All participants are required to sign a waiver prior to engaging in any package activities booked through Backside Tours.
Acts Beyond Our Control: Backside Tours accepts no responsibility for acts beyond its control, including but not limited to acts of God, road closures, equipment failure, vehicle accidents, illness, theft, criminal activity, delays, civil disturbances, government restrictions, or supplier-related issues. Backside reserves the right to modify the itinerary as necessary for the comfort and safety of participants and will inform the Group Organizer of any significant changes. Any refunds will be at the sole discretion of Backside Tours.
Health and Safety Risks: Participation in the package may expose individuals to communicable diseases, including COVID-19. While all reasonable measures will be taken, the risk of illness remains, and participants assume full responsibility for following all required protocols from Backside Tours, suppliers, and governing authorities. Participants knowingly accept the risks of injury, illness, and loss during the tour, including any risks resulting from negligence or misconduct on the part of Backside Tours or its service providers.
Age and Fitness Requirements: Some activities in the package may require a minimum level of physical fitness or skill. It is the participant's responsibility to ensure they are physically capable of engaging in the activities included in the package. Backside Tours is not responsible for injuries resulting from failure to meet fitness or skill requirements.
Room Occupancy Policy: Room rates are based on full occupancy. If a room is not filled to its designated capacity (e.g., quad, triple, or double occupancy), I understand that the remaining participants in that room must share the cost difference unless otherwise agreed in writing by Backside.
Photographic/Video Release: By participating in the package, participants grant Backside Tours permission to use any photographs, videos, or other media taken during the tour for promotional, marketing, and advertising purposes without further consent or compensation.
Backside is in the business of creating unforgettable group adventures.
Since our first bus rolled out in 2000, we’ve become Western Canada’s go-to for group ski and adventure travel—delivering over 27,000 ski days and counting.
From weekend getaways to multi-day and international trips, we design experiences that bring people together. Every detail is handled—from transportation and accommodation to lift tickets and logistics—so our guests can focus on what matters most: connecting with great people and having an incredible time.
From the first conversation to the final day of the trip, every Backside experience is built to be seamless, social, and seriously fun.
This isn’t just a trip—it’s something you’ll be talking about long after it’s over.