Rogers Pass Backcountry Skiing

Rogers Pass is a renowned destination for ski touring and ski mountaineering in British Columbia. North of Revelstoke, BC, Rogers Pass is a backcountry skiing paradise with massive, glaciated terrain, steep tree skiing & mellow powder fields. Explore the majesty of the British Columbia backcountry skiing with us!
Overview
Itinerary
Prerequisites
Inclusions
Gear

We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:

  • We can build this program as a series of day trips and incorporate ski touring, heli-accessed ski touring and hut-based touring
  • Ski the best zone in the area that day, based on weather and snow conditions
  • Refresh gear and technique skills
  • Avalanche safety skills review throughout the day
  • Enjoy delicious meals, great company, and nightlife in Revelstoke in between touring days

Here's the schedule for your trip:

  • Day 1 - Arrival in Revelstoke - Upon arrival we'll meet up for dinner and discuss the avalanche conditions and plan for the week

  • Days 2-6 - Ski Touring in Rogers Pass - We'll get an early start on the day and spend full days ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day with lunch eaten in the field. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup in Revelstoke, grab dinner, and discuss plans for the next day

  • Day 7 - Departure from Revelstoke We'll wrap up the program with breakfast and travel home from Revelstoke.

Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:

  • Advanced Resort Riding Skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.

  • Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 20+ days of backcountry experience.

  • Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week

Here's what's included with your trip:

  • Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
  • Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
  • Wag Bags - For human waste disposal, in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
Not Included
  • Transportation to Revelstoke/Rogers Pass
  • Hotels before, during, and after the trip
  • Guide Gratuities

Ski/Split Touring Gear

  • Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
  • Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
  • Climbing Skins
  • Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
  • Adjustable Touring Poles
Avalanche Safety Gear
  • Avalanche Beacon
  • Avalanche Shovel
  • Avalanche Probe
Clothing & Accessories
  • Technical Outerwear (jacket, bibs/pants)
  • Multiple Midlayer Options
  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Goggles
  • Beanie
  • Baseball Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
  • Lunch and Snacks

  • Know Before you go

    SKILL LEVELIntermediate Expert
    ELEVATION6,000-10,000'
    LocationBC - Rogers Pass

    Price $250.00
    Private Programs
    Duration: 7 Days, 6 Nights
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    Private Programs

    Blackbird Mountain Guides offers both scheduled group programs and private programs.

    Private programs are simply above and beyond what Blackbird Mountain Guides currently has scheduled. Scheduled courses are not always less expensive. Before booking a trip with Blackbird Mountain Guides, clients are encouraged to review the differences between these types of programs, and to decide what works best for them.

    SCHEDULED PROGRAMS

    Scheduled Programs have fixed dates, itineraries, objectives, curriculum, and costs. They typically appeal to solo individuals or small groups or who are looking to share the cost of their program with a larger group. Correspondingly, scheduled programs are less expensive for smaller groups (1-2), and they provide the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. If you have a large group (3+), Scheduled programs will often be more expensive. They can fill up quickly, and scheduling flexibility is obviously limited.

    Scheduled programs will have advertised dates. All scheduled programs can be run as private programs with private dates/rates as well.

    PRIVATE PROGRAMS

    Private programs have scheduling freedom. They typically appeal to those who would like some flexibility in planning their own trip or course. In this regard, Itineraries and objectives can be tailored to suit current conditions as well as client goals. Private programs are normally less expensive for larger groups (3+). If you have a small group (1-2) private programs will be more expensive.

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    Full Itinerary
    We can set this up as a series of day trips and incorporate ski touring, heli-accessed ski touring and hut-based touring. Let us know what you'd like to do and we can build a custom itinerary for you!

    We'll tackle the following objectives and skills:

    • We can build this program as a series of day trips and incorporate ski touring, heli-accessed ski touring and hut-based touring
    • Ski the best zone in the area that day, based on weather and snow conditions
    • Refresh gear and technique skills
    • Avalanche safety skills review throughout the day
    • Enjoy delicious meals, great company, and nightlife in Revelstoke in between touring days

    Here's the schedule for your trip:

    • Day 1 - Arrival in Revelstoke - Upon arrival we'll meet up for dinner and discuss the avalanche conditions and plan for the week

    • Days 2-6 - Ski Touring in Rogers Pass - We'll get an early start on the day and spend full days ski touring, covering roughly 3,000-5,000' vertical each day with lunch eaten in the field. After skiing to our hearts content, we'll regroup in Revelstoke, grab dinner, and discuss plans for the next day

    • Day 7 - Departure from Revelstoke We'll wrap up the program with breakfast and travel home from Revelstoke.

    Here are the skills and fitness you'll need for your course:

    • Advanced Resort Riding Skills - Including off-piste terrain in challenging snow conditions.

    • Intermediate Touring Experience - Including efficient gear management and skinning, transition technique, with 20+ days of backcountry experience.

    • Strong Fitness - Able to spend a long, active day outside, moving uphill at 1,000’ per hour for durations of 1-1.5 hours between breaks. Participants should be able to hike 8-10 miles, climbing 2,500 - 3,500 vertical feet throughout the course of the day. People with strong fitness typically have a strenuous workout 3-4 days a week

    Here's what's included with your trip:

    • Experienced IFMGA/AMGA/ACMG Trained Guide
    • Group Safety Gear - your guide will be equipped with snow science tools and a first aid kit
    • Wag Bags - For human waste disposal, in with compliance 'Leave No Trace' principles
    Not Included
    • Transportation to Revelstoke/Rogers Pass
    • Hotels before, during, and after the trip
    • Guide Gratuities

    Ski/Split Touring Gear

    • Alpine Touring Ski or Splitboard Setup - No snowshoes
    • Alpine Touring or Splitboard Boots
    • Climbing Skins
    • Touring Backpack - with pockets for avalanche gear
    • Adjustable Touring Poles
    Avalanche Safety Gear
    • Avalanche Beacon
    • Avalanche Shovel
    • Avalanche Probe
    Clothing & Accessories
  • Technical Outerwear (jacket, bibs/pants)
  • Multiple Midlayer Options
  • Gloves
  • Helmet
  • Goggles
  • Beanie
  • Baseball Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Water Bottle / Hydration Pack (2L)
  • Lunch and Snacks
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