Big news: The Ferreol Pionnier 104 has just undergone a major makeover, earning its 2.0 namesake. After five winters of alpine shreds, tree laps, and all-around good times, the talented team at Ferreol Skis has…
The ACMG Ski Guide Exam: How I Trained For The Ultimate Test
Three years after obtaining my ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide certificate, I decided to challenge the full ACMG ski guide exam. Our regular guiding jobs are great for preparing us for the challenges ahead, but they…
Fuzzy Knob, Revelstoke: Shredding Through The Big Timber
Fuzzy Knob is another hidden gem of the Revelstoke ski touring scene. Lying below the impressive NE headwall of Mt Macpherson, the easy, but lengthy approach will reward you with 500m of quality old-growth tree…
Cheops North Bowl: Great Alpine Skiing Despite Thin Coverage
Located at the head of the Connaught Valley, Cheops North Bowl is a classic intermediate ski tour at Rogers Pass. With the mighty Cheops Mountain towering above, the descent offers 550m of north-facing skiing. Exposed…
Burnt Knob, Revelstoke: The Perfect Macpherson Slidepaths
At the foot of Mt Macpherson in the Monashee Mountains, Burnt Knob is a fantastic run for featured below treeline skiing. Located just west of Revelstoke along Highway 23S, the route is conveniently accessed using…
Montana Peak, Revelstoke: Big Mountain Lines For Christmas
Montana Peak is a broad ridge feature just south of Mt Mackenzie. Accessed using the Revelstoke Mountain Resort lift infrastructure, its popular west and SW faces are a perfect objective for ski tourers and splitboarders…
Ferreol Surfeur 112 Review (2025): A Playful Powder Shredder
Working with Ferreol, a popular ski brand from Quebec, Canada, I’ve had the pleasure of skiing their dedicated powder skis, the Surfeur 112, in Revelstoke and Rogers Pass since the start of the 2025-2026 season….
Montana Trees, Revelstoke: One Hella Deep December
Born during the golden years of the now-defunct cat ski operation neighbouring Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR), Montana Trees is an easily accessible slackcountry run that offers quality gladed tree skiing in a sheltered elevation band….
Granite X The Uptrack: A One-Stop-Shop Mapping App
I’m excited to announce a new partnership with Granite, an offline 3D mapping app for the avid outdoor adventurers. After FATMAP’s downfall, I was searching high and wide for high-definition 3D satellite imagery to navigate…
Best Early-Season Backcountry Skiing Near Revelstoke, BC
Are you getting excited for the ski season? At the time of writing, it’s 26 °C outside on a bluebird day. I’ll tell you – I can’t wait for the cold weather to roll in….