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…
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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…
The Heli-Ski Guide: What’s My Day Like?
So you want to be a heli-ski guide? Or simply curious about this one-of-a-kind career? With the air sizzling over the pavement during a typical August heatwave, I can’t stop thinking of skiing, specifically heli-skiing….
Ski Touring In Revelstoke, BC: A Backcountry Skiing Mecca
For the past seven years, I’ve called Revelstoke, BC, home – a place that, alongside nearby Rogers Pass just 70 km to the east, stands as a true backcountry skiing mecca. Nestled in British Columbia’s…
The Apprentice Ski Guide Exam (ACMG): Trials and Tribulations
So you want to become a Canadian Ski Guide, eh! You want to move guests through the mountains and deliver an unforgettable alpine experience, whether mechanized skiing or ski touring. Or, maybe you’re so enthralled…
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…
Catamount Peak East Face: An All-Time Descent
The east face of Catamount Peak is a Rogers Pass steep skiing classic. The absolutely massive face offers a sustained 40-50° descent that lasts for more than 400m. Don’t let those numbers intimidate you, it…
Grizzly Trees, Rogers Pass: Easy Access Powder Turns
Grizzly Trees, located in Rogers Pass of Glacier National Park, is an incredible naturally gladed area, a mere 1.5km from the Rogers Pass Discovery Center (RPDC). From treeline skiing to pillow smashing, it’s got it…
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…
Christiana Glades: Skiing The Old Growth
Lying next to the ever-so-popular McGill Shoulder, Christiana Glades is a forgotten gem of a route offering excellent tree skiing through untouched, old-growth forest. A cruisy 2.75km approach along the Bostock Creek Trail gets you…