The Bonney Moraines, located in the Loop Brook area of Rogers Pass, sport some of the best skiing out there. Spanning from a band of terminal moraines at the toe of the Bonney Glacier, this…
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Little Sifton Traverse: A Quality Alpine Stroll
A high-pressure system rolled into the Interior BC, generating a long-lasting temperature inversion which called for blue skies and balmy weather. This was the opportunity I was waiting for to complete the Little Sifton Traverse,…
Ross Peak Southeast Couloir: Steeps and Bare Ice
Late November called for a break in the non-stop storm cycle. We had a 12-hour window and we took it. After ski touring almost every day of the month, I knew the snowpack very well….
Rogers Run On Grizzly Shoulder: Deep Days
To be honest, I had no clue whether Rogers Run, located on the Grizzly Shoulder of Rogers Pass, would be skiable. Rogers Run and its neighbor, Puff Daddy, deliver a blend of incredible alpine and…
Ursus Minor Trees, Rogers Pass: Epic Glade Skiing
After freezing levels skyrocketed to the tops of peaks (roughly 3000m) the day before, we started our day with a conservative mindset. We expected crusty conditions but were soon surprised by the amazing snow quality…
Mt Sifton Southeast Ridge: Superb Climbing, Glorious Views
Earlier in the week, Freddy Lynn and I were contemplating climbing Mt Sir Donald (3284m), one of the highest peaks in the Rogers Pass area. Unfortunately, the previous days’ weather wasn’t on our side. Snow…
Christmas Couloir Rogers Pass: Near-Death Avalanche
Splitboarders Simon and Joj had constructed a solid plan to check off their bucket list Christmas Couloir, located in Rogers Pass. I joined the crew at the last minute, hoping to ski yet another famous…
Nicci’s Notch: Deep Pow and Cold Temps
It was a cold November day at Rogers Pass. Our group planned on skiing the famous STS Couloir with Nicci’s Notch as an option if conditions in the chute were unsuitable. A series of good…
Skiing Rogers Peak on Halloween – Rogers Pass
I woke up one morning with an idea… a rather stupid idea, an overnight ski touring trip at Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park with one goal: skiing Rogers Peak before Halloween. It takes a…
Uto to Eagle Peak Traverse: 13 Hours In Paradise
Fred and I planned on completing a traverse from Uto Peak to Eagle Peak We would hike up the Sir Donald Trail to its famous col, ascend the southwest ridge of Uto Peak, traverse from…