4 Backcountry Zones
Nestled between the Monashee and Selkirk mountain ranges, Revelstoke offers some of the best ski touring and splitboarding in North America. From the iconic Mt Macpherson to the ever-popular Revelstoke Mountain Resort, there's plenty of great ski touring and splitboarding near Revelstoke, BC. Featured glades, alpine bowls, steep chutes - Revelstoke has it all.
Avalanche training, avalanche safety equipment, and backcountry experience are extremely important when recreating in the backcountry around Revelstoke. All four zones include complex terrain.
Plan Your Tour
Daily Avalanche Bulletin
Avalanche Canada, in cooperation with Parks Canada, releases avalanche bulletins in the winter season. They're prepared daily by experienced avalanche forecasters and meteorologists, keeping you up to date on the avalanche hazard, snowpack conditions and upcoming weather.
Hire An ACMG Guide
Hire an ACMG-certified ski or mountain guide for your trip duration. They'll take you through the best terrain at Rogers Pass and maximize your safety while travelling through its avalanche terrain.
Winter Permit
Winter Permit is required for Rogers Pass. Apply online for an Annual Winter Permit & get a digital copy. Daily Winter Permits must be obtained on the day you plan to ski or snowboard, and are only valid for that day. Daily Winter Permits are only available at Summit Station.
National Park Pass
In addition to the winter permit, you'll need a Parks Canada Pass to visit Rogers Pass. A day or season pass can be obtained at the Rogers Pass Visitor Center in the winter.
The Uptrack Beta
The Uptrack is a great resource for planning your tour in Rogers Pass. It provides detailed beta on routes and a plethora of educational content about ski touring and splitboarding.
Packing For Ski Touring
Having trouble figuring out what to pack for your ski tour? Look no further!
Rogers Pass.
If you’ve never been, Rogers Pass is a backcountry skier’s paradise - truly one of Canada’s true ski touring meccas. Towering peaks, deep snow, and wild, untamed terrain define this place. Tucked within the heart of Glacier National Park (the Canadian one, not to be mistaken for its U.S. namesake), it offers a raw and powerful mountain experience... not for the faint of heart. It’s also the kind that lures you back, season after season, as it has for me. Honestly, a week might only scratch the surface. As with all the tours above, it's best to hire an ACMG-certified ski or mountain guide to explore its complex terrain.
A winter permit is required for all backcountry recreationalists in Rogers Pass.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
The Revelstoke Mountain Resort, locally referred to as RMR, is not only a gem of a ski resort but also offers some of the best lift-accessed ski touring in Canada. Shorter routes such as Montana Peak and South Bowl are great options if you're looking for a fun backcountry descent with a quick jaunt back inbounds.
To access those areas, purchase a lift ticket from RMR's guest service booth or book online. Consider hiring a guide as these areas require touring back to resort boundaries.
Mt Macpherson.
Towering over Revelstoke, the Mt. MacPherson area is chock full of great ski tours. Ski touring it was a dream from the moment I first laid eyes on the peak after moving to Revelstoke back in 2018. Rising to 2,427 metres, its summit spills into a maze of winding gullies, steep chutes, and expansive glades. You'll spend considerable time weaving through old burns and massive trees. Using the Nordic skiing trail system, the Fingers and the Womb are incredibly accessible ski tours, and a great place to start your adventure. Make sure you grab a ski touring day pass from the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club before beginning the route.
Before You Head Out:
Get a Parking/ Backcountry Access pass from Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
Learn the Designated Access Route at the Nordic Centre.
This is a shared trail network. Please be respectful by staying off the groomed Nordic tracks & touring up the side of the run.
Backcountry users must have their dog on-leash in the parking lot, in the stadium area, and while on the designated access route.
Corbin Pass.
Corbin Pass is one of the most accessible ski touring spots near Revelstoke. Located right off the Trans-Canada Highway at the western edge of Glacier National Park (Rogers Pass).
Being a busy safety stop for truckers, park your vehicle out of the way of the trucking traffic. The ascent follows a mix of logging road and magical old-growth forest, resulting in a relatively mellow climb. Up top, you’ve got two options: steep avalanche paths or open, playful cut blocks. Either way, Corbin Pass offers a solid descent right back to your vehicle. It’s my go-to on storm days. Steer clear of the main cut block, which slides often.
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