LAKE LOUISE GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Light Touring, Big Views: Five Days of Waxless Skiing from Lake Louise to Skoki and Lake O’Hara
A 5-day rental of a lightweight, waxless ski set — skis, skins, poles and boots included — designed for groomed tracks and off-track touring around Lake Louise, useful for planning gear and route expectations.
Light Touring, Big Views: Five Days of Waxless Skiing from Lake Louise to Skoki and Lake O’Hara.
Set beneath the limestone peaks around Lake Louise, this Light Touring Package outfits you with a lightweight waxless ski set premounted with Prolink Auto bindings for five days of travel on groomed tracks and into the surrounding wilderness. The package is built for versatility—equally at home in classic track settings and on off-the-beaten paths toward destinations such as Skoki Lodge and Lake O’Hara—making it a simple way to explore the area without hauling a full backcountry quiver.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Lightweight waxless skis, premounted and ready
The core of the package is a lightweight, robust waxless ski set delivered premounted with Prolink Auto bindings; the rental includes skis, skins, poles and boots so you arrive ready to move.
Access to iconic Lake Louise backcountry destinations
The setup is intended for both groomed tracks and wilderness travel, enabling journeys from Lake Louise to renowned destinations like Skoki Lodge and Lake O’Hara.
Versatility for mixed conditions and mixed groups
Because the skis are waxless and tuned for a mix of track and off-track use, the package suits a broad range of skiers and trip plans—people from many walks of life are able to take part in these outings.
What the day feels like
What the five days feel like
Over five days you use a single, versatile kit to move from groomed classic lanes into quieter wilderness snow, carrying a rental set that behaves well in tracks yet can handle off-track touring. The simplicity of a premounted, waxless system keeps transitions fast and lets you focus on the landscape—your routes can include classic Lake Louise corridors and approaches to Skoki Lodge and Lake O’Hara.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits best.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pick-up is available between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.; the package is a five-day rental.
Dress for winter touring and bring any personal layers, but core touring gear is included in the package—skis, skins, poles and boots are supplied with the rental.
Use the provided sizing chart: lengths are matched to combined user+kit weight (the kit can be averaged as an extra ~20 lbs); example sizes include 165 cm for 50–65 kg (110–135 lbs) through 205 cm for 90+ kg (175+ lbs).
The ski is delivered premounted with Prolink Auto binding and the set is designed for both track and off-track travel.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What comes with the Light Touring Package?
The rental includes skis, skins, poles and boots as part of the package.
Is this a waxless ski?
Yes — the package is a lightweight, versatile waxless ski set engineered for both groomed tracks and off-the-beaten-path travel.
What bindings are installed?
Skis are delivered premounted with Prolink Auto bindings.
When can I pick up the gear?
Pick-up is available between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Is this suitable for beginners?
Yes — the operator indicates that people of all walks of life can do the trip, and the waxless, premounted kit is approachable for a broad range of participants.
Is there a discount available?
A 10% discount is noted in the trip context.