Sawback Alpine Adventures - Canmore, Alberta

George M. J.

Tom was professional, well equipped and well prepared! The snow conditions we experienced at Sunrise Lodge made it imperative to have a guide with experience to keep us safe yet challenged. Hope to ski with Tom and his crew again soon.

Tom S.

Tom guided our week at Burnie and provided the group with expert knowledge of the terrain and a superb week. Safety was always at the forefront of the decisions made and the group felt safe in his hands, along with his fellow guide for the week. Communication was excellent and professional. Would highly recommend and am looking forward to many future trips with Tom and Co.

Daniel B.

I just returned from an unforgettable week at Selkirk Mountain Lodge organized by Sawback Alpine Adventures. Once again Sawback (Tom Wolfe) exceeded my expectations. The logistics (helicopter pick-up & drop-off, mountain guides, lodging and food) were impeccable and we were blessed with amazing snow conditions. We had a wonderful group and felt safe & well taken care of at all times. I've been on a number of ski trips and Sawback is the most reliable outfit I've travelled with. Looking forward to my next adventure with them.

Alan J.

Tom Wolfe and Svalbard, Norwegian Arctic on the Noorderlicht.

I’ve done a few great trips with Tom over the years so when he emailed a year ago and asked if I wanted to go to the Arctic and ski from a steel hulled yacht I said yes without thinking... Good call. Svalbard was mind-boggling. I had expectations but it beat them. Getting into the zodiac everyday and skiing was amazing. Sea ice, glaciers, seals, walruses, beluga whales and polar bears. Huge huge glaciers, peaks as far as the eye can see. Just amazing scenery.

We always enjoy skiing with Tom, classic Canadian mountain guide, mellow but fully on top of snow safety and daily plans for good skiing and tours. One of the best.....

As an aside Phil Wickens who was the expedition leader from the boat was also fantastic and a wealth of knowledge - Arctic history, geology, flora and fauna and a very humble but extremely capable mountaineer and skier.

Save your pennies and sign up for 2020 - you won’t regret it.....

Margaret H.

I went on two trips with Tom last winter: to Carlyle Lodge in the interior of BC and to Svalbard. The skiing and snow conditions at Carlyle were great and Svalbard was definitely the experience of a lifetime in terms of the terrain, scenery and wildlife. It totally exceeded my expectations. Tom has a knack for picking great destinations and putting together fun, well organized trips.

Paul L.

I recently returned from a one week ski trip to the Burnie Chalet guided by Tom Wolfe of Sawback Alpine Adventures. Tom is an excellent guide and I would highly recommend any of his backcountry ski trips. I hope to return again in the near future.

Tom H.

Tom Wolfe was our ski guide on 2 memorable ski trips, to Sorcerer Lodge in 2018, and Valhalla Lodge in 2020. He and his assistant guides were very personable, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and fun. We felt very well taken care of in what is very rugged and potentially hazardous terrain. The chefs Tom hired were also awesome! I would not hesitate to ski with Tom again, and highly recommend him as a guide.

mattia B.

I joined the Svalbard expedition, everything was very well organised. The guides have an amazing knowledge and definitely know how to manage this kind of trip. I met wonderful people, I saw a unique part of the world all thanks to Tom, Chris and Conrad. I’m so pleased I choose sawback for this adventure I couldn’t choose any better. Way beyond my expectations!