It’s -28C outside, the arctic air mass just engulfed BC and ski touring is on pause until the temperatures rocket back to the norm. I figured it might be time to talk about my journey…
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Balu Pass, Rogers Pass: Old Faithful Ski Tour
It goes without saying Balu Pass is an ultra-popular ski tour and it does live up to its hype. It delivers stunning views of the Connaught Valley and Cougar Valley, offers some cruisy skiing and…
Rogers Pass Top Runs: Best Bang-For-Your-Buck
For those that are unfamiliar with the area, Rogers Pass is THE Canadian ski touring mecca, harbouring some of the best runs in North America. Well-known for its huge snowfall and truly wild terrain, its…
Begbie Shoulder: Skiing A Revelstoke Classic
Spanning from the summit of Mt Begbie, Revelstoke’s iconic peak, the Begbie Shoulder sports some of the town’s finest powder skiing through magical old-growth forest and steep, featured chutes. This gem of a ski touring…
Dome Col Traverse: Glacier Skiing At Its Finest
The last day of temperature inversion called for a proper adventure. We decided on completing the Dome Col Traverse. Our route would take us up the Lily Glacier in the Loop Brook Valley, through the…
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…
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…
Highway Bowl Revelstoke: Chasing Big Lines
The North Pacific storms had passed Revelstoke and were well on their way to the southern Alberta Rockies, dumping more than 60cm over three days here. Eager to ski the deep stuff, Georges, Max and…
Monashee Mountains: Seeking The Halloween Powder
Report from October 23, 2019 Adventurers at heart, Iannick Cyr-Michaud and I drove up a busy forestry road in search of yet more Halloween powder. This time, we were looking for the perfect gnar in…
McCrae Glacier: Season’s First Powder Turns
Report from October 15, 2019 After hiking Mt Revelstoke with him, funny man, Iannick Cyr Michaud, and I decided on a whim to ski the McCrae Glacier, a typical early-season mellow ski touring area. The…