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Off the grid and accessible by helicopter, Purcell Mountain Lodge is perched at 2200 meters (7200') on top of Bald Mountain, in the heart of the Canadian Rockies. It borders on the other side of Glacier National Park and provides doorstep outdoor adventure for winter and summer. Alpine touring and snowshoeing in the winter and breathtaking hikes in the summer. Professional ACMG daily guided tours, gourmet chef, host, luxury accommodations and lodge amenities including a wood burning sauna. The perfect mountain getaway for playing in the backcountry with friends, for anniversary and birthday celebrations, small weddings, retreats and family gatherings. The lodge can be rented privately anytime of the year. Escape the city life and retreat to Purcell Lodge for a magical unforgettable experience!

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Property amenities

Electric vehicle charging station

Paid wifi

Sauna

Free breakfast

Hiking

Skiing

Highchairs available

Banquet room

Free public parking nearby

Secured parking

Bar / lounge

Restaurant

Breakfast available

Complimentary tea

Happy hour

Kids' meals

Snack bar

Special diet menus

Wine / champagne

Walking tours

Board games / puzzles

Gift shop

Non-smoking hotel

Outdoor furniture

Shared bathroom

Shared lounge / TV area

Sun deck

Sun loungers / beach chairs

First aid kit

Room features

Blackout curtains

Private balcony

Wardrobe / closet

Clothes rack

Walk-in shower

Complimentary toiletries

Hair dryer

Room types

Mountain view

Non-smoking rooms

Family rooms

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HOTEL STYLE

Mountain View

Romantic

Languages Spoken

English, French, Russian, Chinese and 1 more

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Bald Mountain, Golden, British Columbia V0A 1H0 Canada

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erik wrote a review Mar 15

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It doesn’t get any better?

Our stay at PML was nothing short of spectacular. This was our second stay, and it was equally as amazing as our first. The food was great. The conditions were amazing. The company was superb. From start to finish we loved every second of the stay. While internet was offered, my wife and I really enjoyed disconnecting, and would highly recommend that other people do the same. Extended time away from internet is so rare these days, and in this screen obsessed day and age, it was really nice to sever the tech umbilical chord and just exist in the splendor that is PML and it’s surrounding space. So many thanks to our amazing guides and the wonderful staff at PML, it is obvious that they all care so much, and work so exceptionally hard to create an amazing experience.

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Date of stay: March 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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sheila782 wrote a review Mar 2

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Completely tailored experience in the Great Canadian North

Fantastic experience overall. Well organized, has beautiful accommodations, amazing food and snacks, and something to do for everyone. The experience was completely tailored to your needs. The Crew is friendly and skilled professionals. Would highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting a Great Canadian Get-a-way in a beautiful setting.

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled on business

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review of your recent stay at Purcell Mountain Lodge. Our dedicated team of staff love to welcome guests into our mountain home. Pleased to hear you were happy with the overall organization of your trip. Our meals can be customized as needed as well as our guiding progam. It is no uncommon for guests to come in at different ski ability levels and our guiding team are able to meet each guest's ski objectives. Please come back again when you are ready for another magical Canadian getaway! We look foward to welcoming you back to your mountain home.

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brewmgds wrote a review Mar 1

Calgary, Canada8 contributions2 helpful votes

Fantastic Week

18 of us stayed at Purcell and ski toured the range. 4 days of excellent cuisine by Josef and David, and fantastic guiding from Brent, Sam, Todd, Trevor and Jason. The lodge is super clean, and super roomy for all of us. The terrain offered many options to stay safe given the high avalanche risk this year. The Sauna was a perfect way to end each ski day. This is my second time here (last time was summer) and I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to explore nature and be outdoors. I can't say enough about Josef's cooking, it is well beyond what you would expect for being in the remote wilderness. Jackie helps make everything go super smooth during the booking process. Kudos to all. Beautiful rustic charm backcountry lodge.

Date of stay: February 2023

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for the detailed review of your second visit to Purcell Mountain Lodge. It is very special to experience both the summer and winter terrain. Thank you for sharing the group's stay was comfortable and that meal services were throughly enjoyed. Our fun, caring and professional guiding team took great care to ensure the group had a safe and fun backcountry experience. Thank you for the recommendation and your comments will encourage others to want to book with us. See you again when you are ready for more playtime in the Purcells. Thanks for your booking in winter 2023!

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Martha D wrote a review Feb 2023

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Perfection

Just returned from a corporate retreat at Purcell. What a treat! Great location and facility with a top notch team. Tim, David, Joseph, Chloe and Travis took such great care to ensure all the guests came away with an experience of a lifetime. Special shout out to the effort Tim and Travis put into making sure guests of varying expertise/ability levels could enjoy touring. They were exceptionally knowledgeable, patient and lots of fun! The food was also AMAZING. An excellent way to bring professionals together to strengthen relationships.

Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled on business

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your corporate retreat trip experience. Your detailed comments about the efforts of our Purcell Mountain Lodge family are very much appreciated. Thrilled to hear you enjoyed the remote location, comforts of the lodge and gourmet meal services. Our professional guiding team were happy to create an personalized experience to meet each guests trip objectives. Wonderful to hear the visit was a trip of a lifetime! Home you will come back and visit us next year and make this trip an annual getaway!

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evevkovacs wrote a review Feb 2023

Woodridge, Illinois2 contributions

Good skiing, good views and good food in a great location.

This is a beautiful lodge in a spectacular location, with comfortable, well-equipped rooms. The food was delicious and the snow conditions were very good. Our terrain choices were a bit limited by the avalanche conditions, but the mellower tree skiing was still fun. We had some minor problems with the hot water supply. Our only other comment was that the menu was too heavy on red meat and meat in general. We would have preferred more vegetables and less meat. The appetizer soups after skiing were one of the highlights of the menu.

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for your detailed and kind review of your recent stay in our mountain home. Happy to hear you enjoyed the safe ski touring terrain and were understanding of the avalanche concerns. Thank you for your feedback about the meal service, comforts of the lodge and amenities. Your comments on how our operation can improve and better meet your trip expectations is very much appreciated. Hope you are able to get in some more powder turns this winter and please come back and visit us again. Our PML family would enjoy seeing you!

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Carmen J wrote a review Feb 2023

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Beautiful area, comfortable lodge, fantastic tours!!

The lodge was comfortable, cozy and clean. We had everything we needed/wanted - comfortable beds/pillows, hot water, good food, games, great company, and very accommodating staff. Our 84 year-old mother was with us, and while she didn’t ski with us she was made to feel very comfortable hanging out in the lodge during the day - the staff were very friendly with her, and she had a great time! The guides worked very well with each other to provide us with safe, flexible and enjoyable ski tours - very professional, caring and fun!

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Our Purcell Mountain family loved hosting your family in our home in the mountains! Thank you very much for visiting and sharing your feedback about our PML staff, comfortable lodge, modern amenities, meal services and safe ski touring terrain. Please come back again for more powder turns and explore more of our massive backyard. Our crew would truely enjoy spending more time together. See you again soon dear friends of Purcell Mountain Lodge!

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Anita P wrote a review Feb 2023

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Wonderful Ski Touring Operation!

I highly recommend PML. They were organized & worked well as a team! Tim, the lead guide was exceptional & took the time to explain the day's route and hazards in a manner that put his clients at ease. We knew we were in good hands despite the avalanche risks this year, as safety was prioritized. The guides also communicated well via satellite radio. Teamwork was evident again in the evenings when all the staff, guides included, served & cleaned up after dinner. The food by Chef Andre, was homemade & plentiful. He was also able to accommodate guest's dietary needs. The lodge itself was very comfortable, and it was wonderful to have a sauna and a hot shower at the end of a long day of touring and skiing.

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you very much for your review of Purcell Mountain Lodge. We love "Wonderful ski touring operation!". Your kind words and detailed feedback will help our business keep growing. Thank you for the postive comments about our Purcell Mountain Lodge family. Having caring, organized and team orientated staff makes it all possible to create an unforgettable trip. Thank you so much for visiting this winter and please come back soon!

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drtomgoddard wrote a review Feb 2023

Grand Pre, Canada15 contributions

Incredible experience

We loved it. The lodge is amazing, the terrain the food the staff, it really was fantastic. We have done cat skiing in the past and for comparison this was equally good. We had an awesome time. We definitely recommend Purcell mountain lodge.

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with family

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Response from Purcell Mountain Lodge, General Manager at Purcell Mountain Lodge

Responded 3 weeks ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your trip experience with others and for the recommendation. We hope you will come back for more epic playtime in the Purcell backcountry. Our Purcell Lodge family would enjoy seeing and skiing with you again. Happy adventuring!

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TBS-Funtimes wrote a review Feb 2023

Arnprior, Canada131 contributions85 helpful votes

Where do I even start???

Recently got back from a very busy week at Purcell Mountain Lodge (PML). Just shy of 20 of us were flown in to this oasis in the snow late January. Never been there before, so I had no idea what to expect. Upon arrival the staff were very welcoming and spent quality time explaining to us the importance of safety and snow conditions. Our guides were very professional (Trevor, Todd, Jay and Brent) making sure we had the right gear and fundamental training in the case of a slide. We hit the ground running and skied some stuff I never expected (I have skied all over the world). The terrain was mostly untouched and the views were incredible...but they did come with a price. There was quite a bit of activity needed to get to these spots. Some days we would climb for almost 2 hours to get the perfect run down. It was very much well worth it. The lodge itself was just what we needed. The rooms and common areas were basic but purposeful. The showers and bathrooms were more than adequate. They ask that you bring a sleeping bag as laudry service is kept at a minimum. Some people were very warm when they slept, and some were cooler, depending on the location of your bedroom in the lodge/chalet. Bring a bathing suit for the wood stove sauna, as you will spend some time there. The food. Man the food was good. Chef made something interesting for breakfast, apres ski and dinner. I never thought pork belly could taste that good. Packed lunches for your busy day with lots of much needed snacks. How about a Korean Bipimbap for breakfast? Yes, it works....well. Here are some very useful tips that I wish I had known more about before I started packing... 1. Make sure the head-office at PML knows your skiing ability and fitness. We were all strong skiers, and were treated as such. I would hate for someone to feel left out because they were too strong, or weaker. 2. Make sure you have good gear. You do not want to have any issues when you are climbing up or going down, because it is a long way back to the lodge (and to Golden) if you need anything. 3. Lighter is better. All you can think about when your are skinning up some hills is how much your back-pack weighs. It contains the obligatory shovel, avalanche probe and lunch...but give some extra thought on your jackets, gloves, helmets and water bottle. They add up. 4. I did not bring great slippers. The best ones I saw were the puffy, down filled ones. Even the fuzzy ones from Costco would be great. 5. Don't forget a bathing suit and towel. As mentioned earlier, the Sauna is where you will spend some quality time. The views, the food, the skiing and the staff. Everything just right.…

Date of stay: January 2023

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Responded 3 weeks ago

Our Purcell Mountain Lodge family throughly enjoyed hosting your private group. Thank you very much for your detailed review of your late January 2023 visit to our mountain home. Your kind words and trip experiences shared with others will help our business keep on growing. Thank you for all the positive comments about our in house professional chef, cozy lodge setting, sauna and feedback about our amazing team of guides. Our Purcell guides were adaptable to meet the groups' trip objectives and provide a safe and fun week for all. Hope to "ski you again" soon for more epic adventure time in our private winter wonderland.

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robG1412LH wrote a review Feb 2023

Saskatchewan, Canada

Awesome Backcountry Ski Touring

First multi touring trip. 15k of travel and 1500meter plus f vertical with great guides, great food. Chef Joseph, Lodge manager David and guides Brent, Sam, Jason, two turn Todd and I know I’m forgetting others. Trip of a lifetime. I will be back!!

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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends

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