Self-Guided Trips

For very experienced, self-sufficient groups who possess the necessary certifications, Bell Lake Yurt is available for self-guided exploration. Bring your own food, travel at your own pace--the entire range is your playground.

All self-guided groups must have a member Group Leader who has completed an accredited Level 1 Avalanche Course. All visitors to Bell Lake Yurt are also required to utilize the orientation guide service, which provides a time-and energy-saving snowmobile shuttle up the first half of the roughly 6-mile approach, instruction on yurt operations and emergency protocols, and a thorough briefing on the season snowpack history and current avalanche and weather conditions from one of our professional guides.

  • Renting Bell Lake Yurt costs $400/night, for up to eight guests ($50/person).

  • Orientation Guide costs $350, including snowmobile shuttle for all guests and gear. up the first 3-4 miles of the approach (the last 2.6 miles is non-motorized).

  • Porter service is available for $125 additional (50 lbs. maximum). Bring the beer!

  • The entire Bell Lake Basin is non-motorized.

  • Sorry, absolutely no dogs.

  • Check our calendar below—available dates are unmarked. Thanks! Please understand that many dates are reserved for guided trips—guiding is how we make our living, and dates for self-guided parties may become available throughout the year as our guiding schedule changes.

  • Call 406-581-5754 or email info@belllakeyurt.com to learn more.

  • Booking any BSBG experience is an explicit acknowledgement and acceptance of all BSBG policies and procedures.

Important Payment and Booking Info

  • A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your reservation. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to departure date. Trips departing within 30 days of the reservation date must be paid in full at the time of reservation.

  • Deposits are non refundable, unless the yurt can be re-booked for all of the cancelled days. An $80 administrative fee will be assessed to all refunds.

  • Changes to previously reserved dates (ie. moving a trip up or pushing it back into other available dates) will be assessed a $80 administrative fee.

  • All visitors are required to hire a first-time orientation guide.

  • Self-guided users are required to have a designated Group Leader. The Group Leader is required to have completed a minimum Level 1 Avalanche Course.

  • Payments may be made via MasterCard or Visa--sorry, checks are no longer accepted. Advertised rates do not include 4% CC processing fee or guide gratuity.

Useful Downloads/Links

  • Topo Map of Bell Lake Basin (PDF)