Three years after obtaining my ACMG Apprentice Ski Guide certificate, I decided to challenge the full ACMG ski guide exam. Our regular guiding jobs are great for preparing us for the challenges ahead, but they…
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Cheops North Bowl: Great Alpine Skiing Despite Thin Coverage
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…
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…
Montana Peak, Revelstoke: Big Mountain Lines For Christmas
Montana Peak is a broad ridge feature just south of Mt Mackenzie. Accessed using the Revelstoke Mountain Resort lift infrastructure, its popular west and SW faces are a perfect objective for ski tourers and splitboarders…
Montana Trees, Revelstoke: One Hella Deep December
Born during the golden years of the now-defunct cat ski operation neighbouring Revelstoke Mountain Resort (RMR), Montana Trees is an easily accessible slackcountry run that offers quality gladed tree skiing in a sheltered elevation band….
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….
Communicate In The Backcountry: How To Stay In Touch
Ski touring in technical terrain taught me the hard way just how important it is to communicate clearly in the backcountry. I’ve lost sight of ski partners more times than I can count, and on…
What To Pack For A Ski Tour: A Comprehensive Guide
How many times have I realized, halfway to Rogers Pass, that I’d forgotten something critical back in the gear closet? Once, I left my ski boots at home – no joke. I popped the trunk…
Greely Trees, Revelstoke: Slackcountry Tree Skiing At Its Best
Greely Trees is a fantastic old-growth forest, offering some of the best natural tree skiing close to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Accessed using the resort’s lift system, this magical area lies just NE of Greely Bowl’s…