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…
Skiing in Rogers Pass, BC: All You Need To Know
I’ve been backcountry skiing in Rogers Pass (Glacier National Park, BC) for the last seven years and I still have a few routes to check off my bucket list. Rogers Pass is known within the…
Backcountry Winter Camping Gear For Alpine Touring
Backcountry winter camping requires specialized gear optimized for use in cold temperatures and capable of withstanding the worst of winter storms. Here’s an example. In 2018, I decided to winter camp in -25C weather with…
Best Couloir Skiing In Rogers Pass For All Skill Levels
Rogers Pass of Glacier National Park is synonymous with long days of steep face skiing, rugged uptracking and, of course, couloir skiing. For those unacquainted with the feature, what’s a couloir? According to CSAC, “A…
Lookout Col: The Scenic Way To The Ravens
For some mysterious reason, it took me 5 years to get up to Lookout Col. I’ve come close to it on my way to the Illecillewaet Glacier but never climbed its steep moraine until now….
Bostock To Revelstoke Traverse: A Forgotten Selkirk High Route
Regarding multi-day camping expeditions, the Bostock To Revelstoke Traverse is a forgotten gem of the Northern Selkirk Mountains. Spanning 91km between two scenic parks, Glacier National Park and Mt Revelstoke National Park, the route connects…
Getting Caught In An Avalanche: A Wild Ride
Ski guides don’t usually talk about getting caught in an avalanche. After all, their livelihood depends on managing clients through avalanche terrain, travelling safely, and avoiding avalanche incidents. Most simply brush it off but never…
Best Storm Skiing In Rogers Pass
During the shoulder season, you find yourself daydreaming regularly of ski touring through our vast backcountry wilderness. You’re longing for those legendary alpine epics – glorious scenery, bluebird days and chest-deep snow. But the truth…