Backcountry Skiing at Rogers Pass
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Backcountry Skiing at Rogers Pass

2 days

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Join an organized group to level up your skills of backcountry skiing

Rogers Pass offers some of the most exciting and challenging terrain in North America. From high glaciers to beautiful open bowls, tree skiing to small chutes, and steep adrenalin-fueled couloirs, the list is endless. Its proximity to the highway also gives you the flexibility to ski and snowboard a range of different aspects and altitudes, providing a multitude of options for the intermediate to expert skiers and snowboarders, irrespective of the weather.

The guides on this tour aim to find the best snow in the area while keeping safety as a priority. At the same time, you’ll be provided tips on how to improve your powder skiing and splitboarding technique expanding your knowledge on travel through complex mountain terrain. Most importantly, you’ll be challenged and will have fun!

Highlights of the Backcountry Skiing at Rogers Pass

Enjoy the views of glaciers, sharp peaks and beautiful couloirs as you ski in one of the most scenic locations in Canadian Rockies for backcountry ski
Learn from experienced ACMG ski guides
Explore Canada’s backcountry with a group of likeminded skiers
Expand your knowledge by receiving tips on how to improve your skiing or splitboarding skills

Prices

From $450USD
2 days
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Backcountry Skiing at Rogers Pass

Backcountry Ski at Rogers Pass Itinerary

Day 1 Introduction to Rogers Pass region

Meet at the Rogers Pass Visitor Information Centre at 9:00 am (PST). The guides will check the weather and avalanche forecasts, then head out for an appropriate ski touring objective. Today you’ll likely do something around Connaught Creek where there are several short but terrific ski tours.
Overnight Location: Not included
Meals: Not included

Day 2 Backcountry Ski at Rogers Pass

There’s a multitude of backcountry ski options available in Roger’s Pass and the guides will select objectives that fit the group’s ability and energy. Perhaps the Sapphire Col – Lily Glacier loop or one of the routes from Bostock Creek.
Overnight Location: None
Meals: Not included

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Backcountry Ski at Rogers Pass Price and Dates

This guided skills training course is run as a fixed-departure tour where you’d be joining a group.

Prices below are per person:

Jan 25, 2025
Jan 26, 2025
From Rogers Pass
To Rogers Pass
USD$450
2 days / 5+ Spaces Left
Feb 22, 2025
Feb 23, 2025
From Rogers Pass
To Rogers Pass
USD$450
2 days / 5+ Spaces Left
Mar 08, 2025
Mar 09, 2025
From Rogers Pass
To Rogers Pass
USD$450
2 days / 5+ Spaces Left

What’s Included in the Backcountry Ski at Rogers Pass?

Logistics, Meals and Accommodation

This training course doesn’t include any meals, transportation, or accommodation. If you need any help with booking your own accommodation, we are happy to assist you if needed. For meals, please pack your own high-energy meals and snacks for field days.

Included

  • Instruction classroom material
  • Avalanche safety equipment use (probes, shovels, snow crystal cards)
  • Certified and skilled instructors

Not included

  • Flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas if required
  • Hotels
  • Meals, drinks, or snacks
  • Optional excursions
  • Anything not mentioned as included
  • GST (5%)

Optional Extras

  • Extra day on field
  • Equipment rental

Frequently Asked Questions about Backcountry Skiing at Rogers Pass

Located in Canmore, Alberta at the gates of Banff National Park, Yamnuska Mountain Adventures is one of Canada’s premier providers of mountaineering, rock & ice climbing, backcountry skiing, hiking, and trekking experiences in the Canadian Rockies. For over 40 years, we have hosted thousands of clients from Canada and all over the world. Our brand is known for quality mountain experiences, safety, and well-organized itineraries. We have some of the best mountain guides and hiking guides in the industry. All Yamnuska Mountain Adventures climbing guides are certified through the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides.

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Is this tour for me?

We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 5 / 5. Roger’s Pass skiers must have backcountry skiing and ski touring experience and be advanced or high intermediate skiers in very good physical condition. This tour is not beginner friendly. You should also have appropriate avalanche training.

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