Spring is in the air – I can almost smell it! The warmer temperatures, strong solar radiation and clear skies bring on a new set of challenges. The snowpack undergoes rapid change throughout the day…
Planning A Spring Ski Tour: Optimize Your Peak Pursuit
As the days grow longer and the sun shines high over the mountains, I move around our mountain playground differently than during the bulk of the winter season. I truly believe that planning a spring…
Spring Ski Touring Basics: Weather, Corn Skiing And Avalanches
Long sunny days, warm temperatures, and high-elevation adventures: ski touring (or splitboarding) in spring is by far my favourite activity. Whether you’re bagging a high peak with skis strapped to your back or skiing the…
Backcountry Skiing & Splitboarding Etiquette: The Dos and Don’ts
After many requests over the last few months, I’m finally at it again with a fresh new blog post on backcountry skiing & splitboarding etiquette. If you ask a few experienced backcountry aficionados about the…
Afton SE Couloir, West Variation: Easing Into The Winter
The SE aspect of Mt Afton harbours some of the finest couloirs at Rogers Pass. Notably, the Afton SE couloir, specifically its west variation (skier’s right line), is wider and less consequential than the other…
Wolverine Ridge: Exploring The Far Reaches of Bostock Pass
The Wolverine Ridge area is a hidden gem of Rogers Pass: hard to reach but oh-so worth it and often untracked. When the rest of Rogers Pass is closer to an inbounds resort than a…
Abbott East Slidepath: Stellar Powder On A Hot Date
The Abbott East Slidepath is an excellent option when you’re looking for a short-ish day of good skiing, especially when some of the winter-restricted areas are closed for the day. It’s a fast walk along…
Overlook Bowl Via Vaux Moraine: The Roundabout Way
The Overlook Bowl loop is an elegant, lesser-known circuit underneath the Sir Donald Range. The route is accessed through the Sir Donald Trail and the Vaux Moraine. Climbing under the shadow of Mt Sir Donald…
Lookout North Couloir: A Nifty Loop Joining Two Valleys
The Lookout North Couloir is a seldom skied line, mostly because most disregard it in favour of the popular Ravens slope. After all, you’ll need the right avalanche, glacier and snow conditions to descend safely….
The Backcountry Huts of Rogers Pass: Cozy Up And Shred
Rogers Pass has three scenic backcountry huts and they are amazing. Staying in a backcountry hut while on a ski touring or splitboarding trip is bliss. The cozy cabins give you access to a wealth…