Are you one of those people seeking extreme ski & snowboard action and the thrill of steep winter mountains in deep powder? Then join us in Revelstoke and Rogers Pass in British Columbia, Canada: one of the best ski-touring big mountain backcountries the planet has to offer.
This 2-week trip is a powder lover's dream. Expect to have to put in some leg work – after all the best lines are rarely free. In the area, you can ride everything from cruisy powder bowls to steep couloirs and tree runs to cliff drops, ultimately if you like it steep and deep (or just deep!) this place will have you frothing at the mouth with excitement.
As with any Snowbusters adventure, we won’t just guide you to the best lines, we will also teach you the skills you need to stay safe and ride with more style. We’ll cover avalanche safety, practice rescue situations, and address deficiencies in your technique. The final itinerary depends on the conditions and weather. However, we’ll fit in some ski touring or splitboarding, cat-skiing, and lift accessible off-piste both in and out-bounds.
The following areas will be our backcountry playgrounds for two weeks:
Just over a decade old, Revelstoke in British Columbia has earned a reputation as one of the best off-piste and ski-touring destinations on the planet. With over 1,670m of vertical, over 12 million square meters of terrain, and around 12m of snow each winter it’s a freeride paradise.
Using Revelstoke’s efficient lifts you can reach vast amounts of in-bounds avalanche-controlled terrain. If you want more, attach your skins and tour or splitboard outside the ski area's boundaries to enjoy the stunning backcountry on offer.
Less than an hour from Revelstoke is Roger’s Pass in the Selkirk mountains. Using the Trans Canada highway you can get easy access and cheap elevation, making it the destination that most Revelstoke locals go to for their backcountry fix. With big snow, steep slopes, and plenty of lines it is a freeriders dream.
Around 4 hours south of Revelstoke on Highway 3A, you’ll find some of the most varied and fun backcountries on the planet. Kootenay Pass takes you to around 1785m and from there you can tour or splitboard around 25 well-documented routes that offer everything a powder junkie desires.
Coffee, tea, breakfast, morning yoga, jogging, ... or what ever morning routine you are use to.
6 - 8 amLoading the track and heading to the place we will be skiing.
Time to ride it deep and steep.
10 am - 4 pmAprès-ski beer / vine. We sort out the plan for next day.
Planning the next day (avalanche forecast, route planning, ...)
6 pmPossibly meeting for communal dinner.
Drinks, bit of party, sleep. But it is only a suggestion ;)
8 - 10 pm
Accommodation, transportation, and food are not included in the price of this trip. We recommend shared camper-van accomodation, as it's the most cost effective and allows for better mobility and flexibility between the ski-touring areas. We are happy to facilitate van rentals amongst clients as needed. The camper-vans have kitchens for preparing meals and there are also many places to eat in town.
Self-catering
Personal ski or snowboard freeride touring equipment including:
This is required gear to attend this course. If you do not own this equipment you are responsible for renting it. If you need help finding rentals please let us know and we can help you locate them.
