Did You Know?
Know Before You Go.
A Winter Permit is mandatory for backcountry touring in Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park.
The system is in place due to explosive artillery fire used by Parks Canada for avalanche control along the TransCanada highway. Failure to follow the winter permit system will result in fines of up to $25,000.
Plan ahead and get an Annual Winter Permit by completing their quiz. Overnight parking is not permitted at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre.
Backcountry Terrain.
Glacier National Park.
Rogers Pass in Glacier National Park is world-famous among ski tourers and mountaineers and with good reason. With amazing terrain and tons of snow, Rogers Pass is a true Shangri La for ski touring.
A Winter permit is mandatory for recreating in Glacier National Park. Not all areas in Rogers Pass are open day-to-day. The winter permit educates you on the Permit System and Avalanche Closures that prohibit areas or restrict areas.
Check daily avalanche closures on the Rogers Pass website and review the avalanche forecast before heading out. The annual permit must be applied for in advance of your backcountry trip.
Backcountry Touring, Glacier National Park | P Laura Szanto
Backcountry Terrain.
Beyond Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
Heading out past boundary lines indicates you are in the backcountry, which means avalanche gear and skills are necessary, no excuses!
If you have some experience under your belt and solid avalanche skills, the terrain surrounding Revelstoke Mountain Resort is a great choice. The easily accessible backcountry offers alpine bowls, steep (and deep!) trees, and couloirs. If you don't know the terrain, hire a guide before heading out on your own. Be aware that while close to civilization, there are very real consequences for wrong turns.
Check the Avalanche Canada forecast and understand what it means before heading into the backcountry.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort | Tally Hoe | P Tom Poole
Backcountry Terrain.
Mt. Macpherson.
Backcountry users can access the east face of Mt. Macpherson via Macpherson Nordic Ski Club. Backcountry users often access "The Fingers", "The Womb", and "Burnt" or "Fuzzy" knob.
There are some restrictions and etiquette you must follow when accessing this area:
Ascending and descending the east face should only be done using the Main Loop and Mountain Climb Trails.
Use of any other Nordic trails requires the purchase of a trail pass.
There is a day-use parking fee that goes to supporting the non-profit ski club that plows and maintains the parking lot! Payment can be made online, at the ticket office or at the yellow fee vault.
Forecast
Before you venture out, read their avalanche forecasts for the North Columbia, South Columbia, and Glacier National Park.
Avalanche Safety Training
Everyone in your group needs to carry avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel and probe), and know how to use it. An Avalanche Skills Training (AST) course is your place to start and is a must for everyone recreating in the backcountry or slackcountry.
Guided Ski Touring.
Whether you're new to touring or a seasoned backcountry go-er, we highly recommed hire a guide to get you into the Revy backcountry.
The terrain around Revelstoke is incredible and rewarding, but vast and complex. Navigating through our mountains is no easy feat nor is understanding our complex avalanche terrain and snowpack.
Our guides have a breadth of knowledge of the area and will tailor your trip location to match your fitness, goals, and skills.
Backcountry Touring Glacier National Park | P Laura Szanto
Backcountry Guides
Revelstoke Mountain Guides
We strive to make your dreams and goals a reality. If you are looking for a privately guided trip during the summer or winter we will do our best to meet your adventurous needs.
Sternberg Guides
Ski touring & hiking guide. From our base in Revelstoke, BC, we are thrilled to be able to design and facilitate the backcountry experience of a lifetime in our backyard.
Revelstoke Backcountry Guides
RBG delivers elevated backcountry ski touring and splitboarding trips through custom small group guided skiing in the legendary terrain in Revelstoke BC. Skiing Rogers Pass, remote heli-assisted backcountry terrain, and the Revelstoke Mountain Resort backcountry.
Alpine Adventure Guide
Greg Golovach became a fully certified A.C.M.G. and I.F.M.G.A. Mountain Guide in 1993 and has worked as a full-time (year-round) guide ever since. I offer a variety of personalized trips of ice climbing, ski touring, rock climbing, alpine climbing, or hiking adventures.
Galena Mountain Guides
In the summer months, discover the Gold Range's spectacular alpine multi-pitch rock climbing south of Revelstoke, surrounded by gorgeous alpine lakes and pristine alpine meadows. In the winter, discover Snowfall Lodge's incredible backcountry skiing.
Revelstoke Ski Touring
Revelstoke Ski Touring features exclusive private guided winter backcountry adventure vacations for travellers who want to experience the mountains at their very best – a vast, pristine, wilderness playground.
CAPOW Guiding
CAPOW! An ACMG-certified guiding team. Recognized as leaders of a growing community; we believe in sharing ski-touring knowledge with recreational enthusiasts in an approachable group environment.
Geary's Guiding
Gearys Guiding is owned and run by ACMG/IFMGA Mountain Guide Alex Geary. Gearys Guiding offers Ski Touring, Alpine & Rock Climbing, Mountaineering & courses in Revelstoke and Rogers Pass
The Wax Bench
The Wax Bench in Revelstoke, BC, specializes in expert ski and bike servicing. They offer services such as overnight ski tuning, premium ski rentals, and boast the largest selection of ski and bike gear in the area.
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