A private, invite-only retreat at Baldface Lodge in the powder-filled mountains of British Columbia. For founders who want real conversations, real terrain, and a few days away from everything else.
No keynotes. No panels. Three days, one mountain.
Register for 2027 →Maple Summit gathers a small, intentional group of growth-minded founders and entrepreneurs at Baldface Lodge — a slice of British Columbia accessible only by helicopter. The terrain is 100% backcountry, the food is gourmet — multi-course dinners cooked on the mountain by Baldface's chefs — and the conversations are the kind that don't happen at a conference.
You arrive Wednesday in Nelson. You leave Sunday afternoon. In between: a warm-up day at Whitewater, a helicopter flight to the lodge, and three full days on the mountain with people who get what you're building.
That's the whole format. No panels. No agenda decks. Just the trip.
The plan, in broad strokes. Mountain weather has its own opinions.
Everyone lands at Prestige Lakeside Resort for the Wednesday evening meet and greet. Come ready to connect — this is where the trip really starts.
Most of the group heads to Whitewater for a few warm-up runs before Baldface. A good way to shake out the travel legs.
Private group lunch before heading to the airport. Good food, good company.
Check in with the Baldface team at Norman Stibbs Airport. Tag your luggage, park along the fence, watch the safety video, and fly up to the lodge.
Three days of backcountry riding with the group. Days on the mountain, evenings at the lodge — chef-cooked dinners, good conversations, and the kind of connection that doesn't happen at a conference. Return to Norman Stibbs Sunday between 2:30 and 5:00 PM.
"Baldface is 100% backcountry. Deep powder, steep terrain, 70% of runs in the trees. It's for advanced riders and can be genuinely dangerous for anyone who's not ready for it."
Fees are due upon confirmation. Your spot isn't reserved until payment is received. All fees are non-refundable — we follow Baldface's policy.
If you cancel more than 60 days out, we'll do our best to fill your spot. If we succeed, you'll receive a 50% refund, paid after February. You may also apply 50% of your fee toward the following year (subject to availability).
Cancelling doesn't guarantee future-year placement, and spots are not transferable. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended — buy it before registering.
Plan on flying out Monday morning.
Canadians: Most fly into Cranbrook (YXC) and drive to Nelson — about 2.5 hours. We'll coordinate carpools once everyone's travel plans are in.
US guests: Most fly into Spokane (GEG) and drive — about 3 hours. The border crossing closes at 5:00 PM, so land in the morning. A rental on Thursday is useful for getting to Whitewater and back.
A word on Castlegar (YCG): Don't. It's nicknamed "CancelGar" — roughly 50% of flights are cancelled due to fog. Not worth the risk.
Maple Summit is referral-based and attendance is intentionally small — that's what makes the experience what it is. If you've been accepted, register below. Spots go quickly, so don't sit on it.
Haven't heard from us yet? This page won't do much for you — reach out to whoever referred you and they'll sort it out.