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,…
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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….
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…
Bonney Moraines: Playful, Coastal Pow Laps
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…
Forever Young Couloir: Skiing The Earth’s Crack
The Forever Young Couloir of Rogers Pass… I’ve been dreaming of this one for some time by now. Likely named after the famous Alphaville song, it’s literally an earthly ass-crack, scissoring a mountain in half….
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,…
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…
Glacier Crest East Bowl: Season’s First Alpine High
It had been storming hard for the last few weeks. The alpine had been buried under a white blanket – more than 90cm of it. With a rather stable weather system on its way and…
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…