Lodge Destinations
Guided Adventures
Earn Your Turns with Our Local Guides
Expand your horizons on a guided ski touring experience from our lodges in Iceland, France, and Colorado. No matter your experience level, our guide team will safely lead you through pristine terrain on uphill setups, which we’ll provide or help source. The variety of routes is extensive, leading you to untouched powder where your turns feels even more rewarding after the effort you’ve put in to earn them. You'll also be able to tap lift-served touring terrain, plus our outposts, cat-skiing tenure, snowmobiles, and helicopters to start your tour even further off the grid.
Experience Ski Touring with Eleven
The French Alps
With IFMGA-certified guides tailoring every route to your group, you can tour right from the chalets to our alpine huts, from heli-accessed drops to lift-served sidecountry, and more.
Troll Peninsula, Iceland
Whether you ski straight from Deplar’s doorstep or snowmobile to 900–1,500-meter peaks off the Arctic coast, the sea-to-summit touring here is next-level.
Crested Butte, Colorado
With tons of touring routes plus our exclusive terrain, outposts, and snowmobiles at Irwin, our guides will plan a custom experience in one of Colorado’s best backcountry hubs.
Meet Our Team
Eleven’s Guide Roster
Our ski guides are international industry professionals. They’ve got the terrain and conditions dialed, and specialize in curating every descent to your ambitions while safely helping you progress your skills.
Megan Paden
Megan Paden has spent 25+ years in the mountains, from ski patrol to avalanche forecasting. Based in Crested Butte, she guides for Eleven at Irwin, Rio Palena Lodge, and Deplar Farm. Off the slopes, she enjoys adventuring with family, gardening, and working with her horses.
Mark Robbins
Mark Robbins is a seasoned guide based in Crested Butte, with over 15 years coaching freeride skiing and exploring Irwin’s legendary powder. A certified PSIA instructor and IFSA coach, he brings deep local knowledge and a passion for sharing Irwin’s wild, uncrowded terrain.
Mars Charlebois
Marissa “Mars” Charlebois is a ski guide at Irwin, known for her enthusiasm, environmental advocacy, and love of big mountain terrain.
Jimmy Tart
Jimmy Tart is a ski guide with nearly 30 seasons of patrolling, avalanche education, and backcountry guiding experience.
Elise Brizes
Elise Brizes is a cat skiing and backcountry guide based in Crested Butte. With a background in engineering and avalanche education, she brings both technical skill and contagious energy to the mountains. When she’s not guiding, she’s outside, writing to friends, or hanging with her two cats, Remy and Ru.
Antoine Ollivier
Antoine Ollivier is a ski guide who splits his winters between the French Alps and Deplar Farm, Iceland. His passion is finding the best powder lines and sharing unforgettable ski days with guests.
Ross Matlock
Ross Matlock has been guiding backcountry and cat skiing in Crested Butte for over 30 years. Originally from Australia, he’s passionate about deep powder and sharing unforgettable ski days with guests.
Drew Daly
Drew Daly is an AMGA/IFMGA Mountain Guide who leads heli-skiing adventures for Eleven in Iceland and Patagonia.
Mike Barney
Mike Barney is a veteran Ski and Adventure Guide for Eleven, splitting his time between Chile and Iceland. With over 20 years of guiding experience—including 12 years with Eleven—he’s passionate about exploring Patagonia and sharing unforgettable mountain experiences with guests.
Benjamin Bucci
A native of Vercors and raised in Bourg St Maurice, Ben specializes in off-piste skiing, climbing, and canyoning. Passionate about sharing the beauty of wild landscapes, their most memorable moment was descending the Ruitor in untouched powder, under a clear blue sky—an experience of pure freedom.
Jean-Noël Gaidet
Jean-Noël Gaidet is a IFMGA mountain guide based in Sainte Foy, France. With 24 years of guiding experience, he leads skiing, heliskiing, and alpine adventures across Europe and Iceland.
H Baumm
HBaumm is a ski guide for Eleven at Irwin, bringing 30+ years of snow safety and mountain experience to every guest adventure in Colorado’s high alpine backcountry.
Dave Bumgarner
Dave Bumgarner is an AMGA-certified guide with over 20 years of experience leading ski, climbing, and river adventures across Colorado and around the globe.
Ben Ammon
Ben Ammon is an IFMGA-certified guide for Eleven. Based in Crested Butte, he thrives on sharing once-in-a-lifetime experiences with guests across North America’s wildest mountains.
Aaron Peterson
Aaron Peterson is a Crested Butte–based guide for Eleven. A longtime avalanche educator and certified climbing instructor, he’s passionate about breaking down barriers to help others thrive outside.
Le Miroir, France
Eleven’s Custom Adventures
From heli-fishing to cat-skiing, every adventure starts and ends with you. Our guides combine your preferences with a savvy way of making you feel like a local.
Heli-Skiing
Our heli operations access some of the world’s most pristine ski terrain. From Iceland to Patagonia, drop into untracked open faces and steeps with skilled guides.
Cat-Skiing
Experience day after day of the deepest, fluffiest powder in Colorado at our exclusive cat-skiing tenure, accessed directly from our Crested Butte lodges.
Fly Fishing
From sight fishing for browns on the South Island to targeting Atlantic salmon on the Hölkná, we deliver the best guides, gear, and access in New Zealand, Iceland, Patagonia, Colorado, and The Bahamas.
Hiking
Hiking terrain surrounds our lodges, so you can slow down and connect with nature in otherworldly ecosystems. Spot wildlife, native wildflowers, and have lunch with a view.
Biking
Our lodges offer customized cycling adventures of all kinds, from Tour de France segments to e-mountain biking and lift-served downhill. All levels are welcome.
Mountaineering
From the famed Guide’s Ridge in Crested Butte to a heli-accessed climb in the Andes, summit technical peaks with our guides safely leading you.
Water Sports
Whether you’re looking for thrilling Class-5 whitewater rafting or a Scorpion boat cruise on the Caribbean, Eleven offers it all, from leisurely to demanding adventures on water.
Wellness
Our guided wellness offerings reflect each lodge’s unique setting. Try contrast therapy with a Taylor River plunge, a Viking Sauna Ritual in Iceland, and a personalized massage in Chile.
Music
Experience music the Eleven way with private shows at our alpine huts in France, jam sessions at our recording studio in Iceland, and VIP passes at our venue in Crested Butte.
Explore the World of Eleven
From fly fishing updates to new wellness offerings, we’re here to inspire you to keep exploring. Check out our content to see all the ways you can adventure with Eleven.
Video
2025-05-14
Eleven Experience | Adventures at the Edge of the World
From heli-skiing under the Arctic alpenglow to fireside chats over hand-crafted Colorado mules, we’ve always upped the ante on what a trip can amount to. Each day is carefully planned to make your stay unforgettable.
Video
2025-02-10
Heli-Skiing at Deplar Farm
Heli-skiing at Deplar Farm is a world of its own. Lay your edges into Iceland's maritime snowpack all the way down to the Arctic Ocean. The season kicks off in March.
Article
2025-01-15
The Many Faces of Patagonia
At Eleven Rio Palena Lodge, writer Brigid Mander discovers that heliskiing in the lesser-known Southern Andes is just the start of the adventure.
Photography by Chris Burkard
Article
2025-01-13
Ski to Sea: Behind the Scenes
Cover Photo: Bryan Gregson
Video
2024-12-11
Heli-Skiing at Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge is a powder mecca, with 300,000 skiable acres reserved just for Eleven. This area covers British Columbia’s big three: Central Monashees, Pinnacles, and Valhalla Mountains. It’s all the best terrain, and it’s all just for you.
Video
2024-12-04
Cat Skiing in Irwin Colorado
Our exclusive cat skiing tenure at Irwin is Colorado’s best kept secret: 450 annual inches of light, dry powder. Check out what happens when Abe Kislevitz and freeride all-stars Marion Hærty, Cody Cirillo, Zadia Larouche, Caleb Farro, Chris Farro, and Kellyn Wilson get loose on the untouched snow, playful terrain, and steeps of this pristine, thousand-acre stash.
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2024-10-16
Ski Season in the French Alps
Our French Alps chalets offer access to 7 world-class resorts within 30 minutes, with resort skiing, off-piste, sidecountry, ski touring, and heli-skiing. Watch our video and experience the adventrue.
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2024-08-12
Rio Palena Lodge, Heli-Ski
At Rio Palena Lodge, you’ll ski untracked, pristine Andean descents, covering all types of terrain. Book this season and you’ll also get unlimited heli-ski flight time. After each ski day, spring-like conditions down in the valley offer plenty to do like waterfall hikes, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, and fly fishing. Exceptional lodging and a dedicated staff bring it all together for an adventure-packed stay.
PARTNER
2024-03-27
Experience a Recording Studio On the Edge of Iceland's Arctic Circle
On this special edition of Huckberry Homes, we explore Floki Studios. Floki Studios is a renowned recording studio nestled in the rugged seaside of Iceland, offering artists an unparalleled environment for creativity and collaboration. Situated on the fringes of the Arctic Circle, this sanctuary provides a haven far removed from the bustling distractions of urban life.
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2024-01-17
Deplar Farm Fly Through
Explore Eleven Deplar Farm as our Fly-Through video series takes you on a journey showcasing the lodge's stunning landscapes and amenities. Our multi-sport hotspot in the land of the midnight sun offers the ultimate experience in heli-skiing, angling, fat biking, and surfing. Whether you crave the thrill of skiing, the excitement of surfing, or the tranquility of fishing, we've got it all covered.
Video
2023-11-06
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge x Teton Gravity Research
Join pro skiers Nick McNutt, Tim Durtschi, and Janelle Yip as they explore the uncharted zones of Patagonia's high alpine at Eleven Rio Palena Lodge. With expansive unskied terrain at their disposal, they conquer remarkable first descents while enjoying their stay in a lodge that matches the grandeur of the Patagonian wilderness for Teton Gravity Research’s latest ski film, 'Legend Has It.'
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2023-09-19
TGR's 'Legend Has It' Trailer feat. RPL
Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Often shared on chairlifts, the skintrack, or over a beer, these legendary tales, whether it be mythical storm cycles, heroic feats, or whispers of fantastical terrain, all contribute and shape our present experience.
Press Release
2023-09-15
Discover New Experiences to Elevate and Expand Your Ski Season with Eleven
From naming first descents in the southern peaks of the Andes to integrated ski wellness programs, Eleven® creates a unique ski experience with exciting new offerings on and off the slopes.
Press Release
2023-04-14
Introducing The New Eleven Winterlake Lodge, Set Amidst One Million Acres Of Alaskan Wilderness
The ultimate destination for unforgettable adventure experiences and exquisite scenery. The historic lodge includes just six lakeside cabins that sit at the threshold of epic Alaskan adventures
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2023-03-24
Winter at Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin puts guests in the epicenter of alpine adventure while providing five-star service and hospitality. Seven world-class ski resorts are 30 minutes away or less, while the chalet's proximity to the Italian border allows for access to three heli-ski bases.
Explore Eleven's Skiing Lodges
France
Eleven Chalet Pelerin
Chalet Pelerin combines a quiet village setting with 360-degree access to Europe's best skiing, hiking, and biking. Tucked away in a French hamlet, the five-bedroom chalet includes year-round guided adventures, an indoor pool, and a terrace hot tub.
France
Eleven Chalet Hibou
Perched in a French village just across from Italy, Chalet Hibou brings guests to the epicenter of the Alps' best ski resorts, cycling routes, and hut-to-hut hikes. The lodge has seven guest rooms, a terrace hot tub, and year-round adventure guides.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Scarp Ridge Lodge
Eleven’s flagship property Scarp Ridge Lodge delivers a rare combination of exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures in Crested Butte, a small mountain town known for its local charm. The lodge has five king rooms and a kids' bunk room.
Iceland
Eleven Deplar Farm
Named on Condé Nast's "Best Hotels in the World" list in 2023, Deplar Farm is a converted 15th-century sheep farm in northern Iceland. With 13 guest rooms and an expansive spa, the lodge also offers guided heli-skiing, sea kayaking, and fly fishing.
Colorado, USA
Eleven Sopris House
Full of historic character, Sopris House is a next-door neighbor to Scarp Ridge Lodge in Crested Butte. Along with exclusive cat-skiing and guided summer adventures, the four-bedroom home offers a private wood-paneled saloon and outdoor courtyard.
Canada
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge
Eleven Revelstoke Lodge offers 300,000 exclusive acres of heli-skiing in the heart of British Columbia. With central access to Revy's local scene and summer adventures, this historic lodge has 12 rooms, a next-door eatery, and a private speakeasy.
Chile
Eleven Rio Palena Lodge
Set along the Rio Palena in Chilean Patagonia, this seven-bedroom lodge is a remote adventure base for fly fishing, glacier hiking, and heli-skiing. Along with expert guides and a helipad, the lodge also offers wood-fired hot tubs and a sauna.