Backcountry winter camping requires specialized gear optimized for use in cold temperatures and capable of withstanding the worst of winter storms. Here’s an example. In 2018, I decided to winter camp in -25C weather with…
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Catamount Peak East Face: An All-Time Descent
The east face of Catamount Peak is a Rogers Pass steep skiing classic. The absolutely massive face offers a sustained 40-50° descent that lasts for more than 400m. Don’t let those numbers intimidate you, it…
Grizzly Trees, Rogers Pass: Easy Access Powder Turns
Grizzly Trees, located in Rogers Pass of Glacier National Park, is an incredible naturally gladed area, a mere 1.5km from the Rogers Pass Discovery Center (RPDC). From treeline skiing to pillow smashing, it’s got it…
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…
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…
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….
Grizzly Mountain Skiing: Slush Cup Through Alders
After a week of torrential rain in the Interior BC, June 15th came by with a 6-hour weather window, suitable for mountain climbing. I felt it. Freddy felt it. Guillaume felt it. The summer solstice…
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…
Jade Pass Trail, Mt Revelstoke: Keeping It Local
Savvy adventurer, Iannick CM, and I had planned on hiking the Jade Pass trail in Mount Revelstoke National Park for more than a week by now. To his surprise, I had never explored the area…