Castor Peak Ski Tour

Castor Peak Ski Tour

We routinely do the Castor Peak ski  tour as part of our Golden Backcountry Camps

Castor Peak Ski Tour
Climbing Castor Peak above Saphire Col, Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park, BC

From the Asulkan Parking lot, its approximately 1600m and 20km round trip to the summit of Castor Peak. There’s a bit of exposed bootpacking, scrambling to get to the summit from Saphire Col.

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Crossing the Asulkan Glacier, Rogers Pass
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Looking up at Castor Peak and the Asulkan Glacier, Rogers Pass

This tour travels through complex avalanche and glaciated terrain. Be sure you bring glacier travel gear and the skills to manage the terrain. Depending on the snow conditions on the ridge an ice axe and crampons can be helpful.

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When combined with a descent of the Asulkan Glacier, Castor Peak is an excellent ski mountaineering objective

Rogers Pass Winter Permit System

Rogers Pass Avalanche Forecast