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
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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 and 3 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
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, however, custom private tours can be organized for those willing to travel with their group only (please contact us with your preferred date and the number of people in your group and we will create the itinerary just for you).
Important note: This tour is subject to non-standard cancellation terms.
- If cancelling your program anytime between time of booking and up to 60 days before the program start, you will receive a full refund less a $100.00 (plus tax) administration fee.
- Between 59 days and 45 days before the program start, 60% of the program cost will be refunded.
- Cancellation less than 42 days before the program start and during the program results in a loss of the entire amount paid.
Prices below are per person:
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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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