4. Golden Alpine Holidays, Canada
4. Golden Alpine Holidays, Canada
It may sound like a cheesy North American family resort – but Golden is actually home to some gnarly British Columbian backcountry. It’s one of the first backcountry resorts to open in Canada and was recommended to us by Roxy rider Robin Van Gyn for its insane powder and unspoilt views. At three times the size of Whistler-Blackcomb with only a handful of lodges to stay in, you’re almost guaranteed absolute solitude from, well, everyone. The only downside? It’s only accessible by heli. Stay in the town of Golden below before making the mission up or take a detour to the nearby Kicking Horse resort.