The
area around Rogers Pass in BC's Columbia Ranges does not require
much introduction for most ski touring aficionados in North America.
Easily accessible by car or
public transportation on the Transcanada Highway in about 4 hrs
from Calgary, Rogers Pass offers some of the finest powder skiing
in the world! Situated on the crest of the Selkirks the area is
usually blessed with 10 meters (33 ft) of fluffy snow, which puts
it on top of the record lists of snow fall in North America on a
regular basis.
Just imagine
a vertical drop of 1700 Meters (5600ft) straight up from your car
door and an affordable hotel right in the middle of it. Countless
runs in the steep trees that lace the main valleys in the lower
elevations and the heavily glaciated alpine terrain offer great
choices every day depending on weather and snow stability.
Our base is the Glacier
Park Best Western right at the pass, however we can opt to spend
one night in the backcountry at Parks Canada's Asulkan or Saphire
Col Hut.Some
days require 2-5 minutes driving - often we put on the skies right
outside the hotel.
New:
At Rogers Pass our ski touring courses come with the CAA entry level
(AST 1) or advanced level (AST 2) certification.
Choose from 2 to 5 day course duration!
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Ski Touring in Glacier National Park
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Trip Details and Small
Print - Ski Touring Glacier National Park
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Curriculum
Covered
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2
Day Course :
Learning by doing! Track setting, intro to avalanche awareness
and snow stability evaluation - CAA - AST 1 certificate
(16 hrs), transceiver search, navigation and route planning
with classic tools and GPS, glacier travel (in spring),
skiing techniques in particular to powder.
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4
and 5 Day Course:
As above but more in depth, Avalanche Awareness and snow
stability evaluation CAA AST 2 certificate (32 hrs), Intermediate
to advanced ski tours: Grizzly Shoulder Runs (550m), Ursus
Minor (800m), Lilly Glacier to Asulkan Traverse (1200m),
Youngs Peak (1600m), Little Sifton (1450m) and lots of
other options!
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Private
Guiding
- or as a course:
A combination of any of the above contents,
advancing at a rate in accordance with your personal skill
level and preferences.
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Can I do it?
For any of our ski touring programs, you need to be at least an
intermediate skier, who can safely and controlled descend in various
snow conditions with a day touring backpack! You need to be in
good physical and mental condition, ready to be on your feet for
about 7-8 hrs each day. If in doubt, give us a call!
Equipment:
You need either sturdy Telemark Equipment or (more common in Canada)
alpine touring equipment - either is available for rental at our
base in Canmore. Please call ahead, so we can advice you and set
you up with the right equipment for you. As with all our trips,
we will provide you with a detailed equipment list with your booking
confirmation.
Meeting Point & Time
- Departure Time:
On the first day of the trip at 10AM MST or 9AM PST in the lobby
of the Glacier Park Lodge at Rogers Pass. Be dessed and ready
to go out into the field. On the last day of the trip, we will
depart after ski touring, usually around 4PM MAST (3 PM PST).
Let us know, if you wanted to arrive earlier or leave later and
we will gladly extend your reservation at the Glacier Park lodge
on your own account.
We can also organize a pick-up at the Calgalry Airport (additional
charge) or make arrangements to meet you between Canmore and Roger's
Pass.
Climate,
Weather, Temperatures:
The
Selkirk Range in BC's Columbia Ranges are primarily influenced
by a moist, maritime climate (very much in contrast to Canadian
Rockies) with moderate winter temps. During a typical ski touring
week, you should be prepared for heavy snowfall and temps from
-1C (30F) to -15C (5F).
Services Included
in the Total Price:
Guiding and instruction by an internationally (UIAGM/IFMGA)
certified mountain guide or ACMG ski guide or ACMG Assistant
Ski Guide under supervision, all guide expenses, lodging (double
rooms with ensuite bathroom in the hotel, bunk beds in the hut,
if that option is chosen), Glacier equipment (harness, rope),
avalanche safety equipment (transceiver, shovel, probe). For
AST courses also use of snow study equipment (snow screen, snow
saw, loop, thermometer), "Avaluator" booklet and screen
as well as a course manual to keep.
2 day course: 1 night accommodation
3 day course: 2 nights accomodation
4 day course: 3 nights accommodation
5 day course: 4 nights accommodation
We might be able to arrange ground transport for you, either
by car pooling with the guide or other participants. Airport
pick-up and drop off is also available for an additional charge.
Not Included in the Total Price
Are:
Airfare, ski touring equipment (can be rented),breakfast, dinner
und lunch, drinks, single room supplement, national Parks Pass
for entry into Glacier National Park by car.
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