Backcountry Hut Trip, Wallowa Mountains-Oregon

Join Saveur the Journey and Eagle Cap Mountain Guides for an ADVANCED level ski/splitboard backcountry touring hut trip to the Western Wallowa Mountains of Eastern Oregon. The Wallowas are a hidden gem featuring impressive and rugged terrain, excellent snow, and pristine remoteness. The Buck Creek Basecamp is located just outside the Eagle Cap Wilderness Area and features amazing terrain with above and below treeline options depending on snow stability. From gladed tree runs to steep couloirs and wide-open bowls, the options are plentiful for proficient riders around Burger Butte 8,488’ and China Cap 8,656’.

Our Basecamp-style trip utilizes a brand new 20′ yurt from Pacific Yurt Inc. and a 20×13′ wall tent for guest sleeping, as well as a sauna for apres-ski relaxing. Hearty and delicious meals, superb IFMGA certified Ski Guide, poney kegs of local craft beer, and a superb view of the mountains round out the Buck Creek Basecamp experience.

This trip is for you if you like earning your turns in remote places with excellent terrain and un-tracked snow. You like delicious, hearty food, a woodstove at night, and the experience of being in the wilderness. You are an experienced ski/split tourer who knows the value of an excellent local ski guide to find the best snow in the best terrain while keeping you safe.

Wallowa Backcountry Hut Ski/Splitboard Trip

When: March 8-11, 2026 (4 days, 3 nights)

Where: Eagle Cap Wilderness, Wallowa Mountains-Oregon. Trailhead in Lostine. Meet in La Grande, Oregon.

Distance from Seattle: 360 miles (6 hours by car)

Highlights: Excellent terrain in a beautiful, remote setting in the Wallowa Mountains with wilderness basecamp to explore the peaks within the Eagle Cap Wilderness. With an intermountain snowpack the Wallowas often receive fantastic, deep, dry snow. Local AMGA/IFMGA guide will put you on the best snow and the best terrain.

Max participants: 8 (6 spots available)

Ski/snowboard level: Strong Intermediate downhill skiing/riding ability and good fitness required. You can expect 3500-4500 feet of vertical in a day.

Cost: $1950 but save $200 with coupon code WALLOWADREAMIN25. Includes 3 nights in wall tent with woodstove, cots, 0 degree sleeping bag, liner, and pad, 4 Days of Guided Ski/Split touring in amazing terrain, all meals including hearty dinners, packed lunches, and big breakfasts, Sauna after Skiing/Boarding, Fully Certified AMGA/IFMGA guide, tail guide (8:2 client to guide ratio). Does not include transportation to La Grande and trailhead in Lostine, Oregon, travel insurance, alcohol, gratuities for guides, alpine touring/telemark/splitboard with skins and avalanche safety gear (required). Rentals for avalanche safety gear available.

More information and bookings: email [aaron@saveurthejourney.com](mailto:aaron@saveurthejourney.com)