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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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….
Afton SE Couloir, West Variation: Easing Into The Winter
The SE aspect of Mt Afton harbours some of the finest couloirs at Rogers Pass. Notably, the Afton SE couloir, specifically its west variation (skier’s right line), is wider and less consequential than the other…
Wolverine Ridge: Exploring The Far Reaches of Bostock Pass
The Wolverine Ridge area is a hidden gem of Rogers Pass: hard to reach but oh-so worth it and often untracked. When the rest of Rogers Pass is closer to an inbounds resort than a…
Abbott East Slidepath: Stellar Powder On A Hot Date
The Abbott East Slidepath is an excellent option when you’re looking for a short-ish day of good skiing, especially when some of the winter-restricted areas are closed for the day. It’s a fast walk along…
Overlook Bowl Via Vaux Moraine: The Roundabout Way
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…
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…