Welcome to The Journeyman Lodge
Nestled the pristine wilderness of BC Canada and just moments outside of Whistler Village, The Journeyman Lodge beckons to backcountry skiers, snowboarders, and Nordic skiers seeking the ultimate alpine escape. Whether you're carving through fresh powder, gliding along Nordic trails, or tackling challenging backcountry routes, our off-grid refuge is your home for unforgettable adventures.
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Amenities & Access
Relax and Recharge
Long days exploring endless terrain are capped off with a warm fire, place to stretch out, sauna, cold plunge, and delicious à la carte three-course meals.
7,000 Acres and Doorstep Access
With 18km of trails right in front of the lodge, you can experience Nordic skiing like nowhere else. Take in mountain vistas and quiet sub-alpine trails that feel like your own personal Nordic ski area.
Gear & Rentals
Kickstart your adventure from the evo Callaghan store located in the stress-free parking area. Pre-bookable rentals, service, and gear provide turnkey access - all within reach of the warming hut and Snow Shuttle.
Touring Packages
Journeyman Lodge is the perfect home base for a fully guided and catered ski touring package complete with expert local guides, as well as our famous food and accommodations!
The Callaghan Valley
Located in the heart of British Columbia’s Coast Mountain Range, just 20 minutes south of Whistler and 1.5 hours north of Vancouver lies The Callaghan Valley - or what the locals consider a hidden gem. Cross-country ski, backcountry tour or snowshoe on the best snow in the area, or take refuge by cozying up overnight at Journeyman Lodge for the ultimate ski-in, ski-out experience.
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Recreation
Adventure into old-growth forests and take in epic views from the 120km trail network linking boundless options for recreation—all from our base area next to Alexander Falls.
Daily Access
Kickstart your adventure from the evo Callaghan store located in the stress-free parking area. Pre-bookable rentals, service, and gear provide turnkey access - all within reach of the warming hut and Snow Shuttle for exploring further into the backcountry.
Guided Ski Touring
This year we are pleased to offer an in-house guiding service à la carte. Customize your itinerary and choose the days you'd like to join our guides. Shred with us for one day, two days or for your whole trip! We are offering this amazing add-on service for $222/day providing the freedom to truly go your own way. FOMO setting in?
We're Closer Than You Think
Located 90 minutes north of Vancouver and 25 minutes south of Whistler Village, Journeyman Lodge has long been a dream destination for backcountry enthusiasts in search of deep powder.
We acknowledge that Journeyman Lodge sits within the unceded shared territory of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and the Lil̓wat7úl (Lil’wat) Nation. We recognize Indigenous sovereignty and commit to deepening our relationship to the land, its history and people.
evo’s Whistler Connection
evo’s genesis occurred in Whistler in the late 90s and early 2000s. At the time, Bryce Phillips, Founder and CEO of evo, spent the better part of 7 years in Whistler, skiing and riding bikes as much as possible. He was able to chase winters and live the mountain lifestyle during these years with money he’d made by selling used ski and snowboard gear, which he had purchased in Whistler, out of his Seattle garage, on the sides of roads, eBay and later, evogear.com. Today, evo operates five stores in the Whistler area, a Canadian ecommerce site and a host of year-round evoTrips in spectacular Canadian locations.
About Christian Begin
Christian Begin will serve as evo’s General Manager for Journeyman Lodge. Christian has been professionally involved with skiing, snowboarding and mountain biking for more than 25 years. In 1987, he graduated from Humber College in Toronto with a diploma in ski area management and resort operation. In 1989, Christian moved from Quebec to British Columbia, where he began a career as a filmmaker specializing in ski, snowboard, and mountain biking films. In 1995, he directed, shot, and produced his first action ski documentary, Locomotion, a film that would become a cult classic and win Christian the “Best New Ski Filmmaker” award at Colorado’s Crested Butte International Film Festival. In 1998, his movie, Kranked, became the catalyst that introduced the British Columbia mountain bike freeriding scene to the world. In 2000, Christian co-founded Bella Coola Heli Sports, a heli-ski company headquartered in Whistler. Christian and Bryce first met in the late 90s and they’ve remained good friends ever since.
Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures
Brad Sills is the President of Callaghan Country Wilderness Adventures, the company which formerly owned Journeyman Lodge. Having grown up in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, Brad was raised in a strong tradition of both Nordic and alpine skiing. Shortly after Brad found his way out to Whistler in 1974 he discovered telemark skiing, and immediately took to it. Brad and a small posse of Whistler locals began exploring the Coast Range and they eventually discovered that the adjacent Callaghan Valley offered some of the best skiing anywhere. Over the course of a 40-year career, which has included roles such as forest ranger, building contractor and ski-area operator, Brad has met a variety of dedicated skiers with a wide range of talents and skills. This group came to be known as the journeymen and they set about building Journeyman Lodge in the upper Callaghan Valley in the 90s.
