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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Puff Daddy, Rogers Pass: A Pillowy Goldmine
Puff Daddy, located in Rogers Pass, is a pillowy goldmine of a run. The route forms a large part of the Grizzly Shoulder, the east arm of Grizzly Mountain harbouring some of the best falline…
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….
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…
Mount Rogers South Face: Skiing Off A Massive Summit
Laurent and I were driving up Rogers Pass once again, this time to conquer a titan, Mount Rogers, and ski down its south face. From the top of its 3169 meters, this imposing mountain, the…
Mt Green Rogers Pass: Skiing The North Face
I’ve been contemplating this mission for over two years. Laurent (@laurent.saulnier), Inuk (@inuk_morissette) and I ventured into the Loop Brook Valley in Rogers Pass with one objective in mind: skiing the Ross Peak Path located…