The Jupiter Traverse is known throughout the Canadian ski touring community as the ultimate ski-mountaineering classic of Rogers Pass. The traverse crosses the three summits of Mt Jupiter: Castor Peak (2886m), Pollux Peak (2777m), Leda…
Avalanche NW Couloir: The Definition of Steep
It’s steep, it’s sustained, it’s gnarly… it’s the Avalanche NW Couloir. Otherwise known as the “Vent Shaft”, this ski-mountaineering classic is a beast of a line that requires crossing a deep bergschrund, scaling a 50°+…
Cougar Creek West, Rogers Pass: One For The Books
Cougar Creek West, located in the Loop Brook area, wasn’t really on my radar until a few days before we completed the route. Accessed through a SE-facing couloir nestled between Ross Peak (2331m) and Mt…
Sir Donald To Macdonald Traverse: Glaciers & Couloirs
The Sir Donald to Macdonald Traverse is an amazing route that takes you through some of Rogers Pass’ seldom-travelled glaciers, couloirs and cols. The route circumnavigates most of the Sir Donald Range, notably Uto Peak,…
Sifton South Couloir: The Risky Plan C
The Sifton South Couloir, or rather our “creative” variation on the ski-mountaineering classic, is a hell of a spicy line. To say the truth, it was our backup of backups, our plan C, after an…
8812 Bowl, Rogers Pass: Better Than Heli-Skiing
The 8812 Bowl can be summed up by one word: GLORIOUS. From its col at 2505m, it’s a 620m beeline down to the Connaught Creek. The sights of Rogers Pass’ world-class terrain are absolutely stunning….
Video Peak SE Face: A True Rogers Pass Classic
The SE Face of Video Peak is a true Rogers Pass classic. From its summit at 2565m, the stunning, alpine face offers over 550m of powder skiing to the base of Hospital Bowl. From there,…
Macdonald West Shoulder & NRC Gully: Epic Fall Line
The Macdonald West Shoulder and its neighbouring NRC Gully (Shoulder Valley Path) offer some of the Roger Pass’ most accessible ski descents. Unlike most routes in the area that require a long approach to even…
Skiing Avalanche Crest: Rogers Pass’ Top Run?
Skiing Avalanche Crest is quite simply a treat. Some may even argue it’s the top run at Rogers Pass. In fact, many do: it’s one of the most popular ski tours in Glacier National Park….
Ursus Minor SE Couloir: Bootpacks and Backtracks
The Ursus Minor SE Couloir, or rather “couloirs” are epic ski-mountaineering lines, requiring a good base in exposed scrambling, rappelling and steep skiing. The complete route takes you on a journey across Hospital Bowl, up…