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….
Planning A Ski Tour At Rogers Pass: The Online Tools
Knowing where to look for information is crucial to planning a ski tour at Rogers Pass (Glacier National Park). After all, those weather and avalanche forecasting tools will help you choose the right line for…
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…
Puff Daddy, Rogers Pass: A Pillowy Goldmine
Puff Daddy, located in Rogers Pass, is a pillowy goldmine of a run. The route forms a large part of the Grizzly Shoulder, the east arm of Grizzly Mountain harbouring some of the best falline…
The ACMG Ski Guide Certificate: What Does It Take?
It’s -28 C outside, the arctic air mass just engulfed BC, and ski touring is on pause until the temperatures return to the norm. I figured it might be time to talk about my journey…
STS Couloir, Rogers Pass: An Absolute Beast
STS Couloir is an absolute beast of a run… and a notorious one at that. Nestled in the north face of Cheops Mountain (2581m) near the headwaters of Connaught Creek, the route offers 700 meters…