February 20, 2023 Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions

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Current Snowpack SynopsisPow.  That's right, one of the slowest starts in recent years has turned around since late January and has delivered 135mm of snow water equivalent to the snowpack.  Mt Fidelity's weather station at 1905m is…
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The Icefall Traverse

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By Conor Hurley ACMG ski guide Arctos Guides Director/Lead Guide The Icefall Traverse is one of the only hut to hut traverses in Canada. It starts via helicopter out of Donald, BC and finishes at the Rostrum cabin or Icefall Brook with…

Backcountry Ski Lofoten

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Backcountry Ski Lofoten The Fiskund takes skiers through the fjords to explore the Lofoten Mountains. Imagine a place where an archipelago of glacially chiseled islands protrude into the aqua marine waters of the North Atlantic.…

Canadian Rockies Basecamp

In early March, we set up a Canadian Rockies Backcountry Basecamp. During a period of good stability, we eased over to a quiet part of the Rockies to get explore some inviting ski terrain.  A Canadian Rockies Backcountry Basecamp is…
Backcountry Lodge Trip Packing List

Backcountry Lodge Trip Packing List

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Backcountry Lodge Trip Packing List Looking for a Backcountry Lodge Trip Packing List? When you pack for a backcountry lodge trip, pack light; we've provided a Backcountry Lodge Trip Packing List below. Most backcountry lodges are accessed…

Canadian Rockies Ski Mountaineering

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Canadian Rockies Ski Mountaineering While winter is still a ways off, snow is starting to pile up in the hills of BC. Here’s a short trip report from some Canadian Rockies Ski Mountaineering last spring on which you can ruminate. Peter…

Valhalla Backcountry Skiing

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Valhalla Backcountry Skiing Conditions were prime and I had a couple of days for some recreational skiing.  What do you do when you’re over forty and are looking for a mid-week ski touring partner?  Hit up your twenty-something year…

Tantalus Range Basecamp

Tantalus Range Basecamp An early April three day Tantalus Range Basecamp and one day of heli assisted backcountry ski touring in the Tantalus Range with Arctos Guides.  A typical spring Coastal storm dumped 25mm of rain in the valley up to…

The Valhalla Traverse

The Valhalla Traverse is a classic tent based traverse through the high country of the Valhallas and involves big terrain, ascents and descents.  Our route takes us through the Mulvey Group and heads north through the heart of Valhalla Provincial…

Backcountry Basecamps and Traverses

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Backcountry Basecamps and Traverses Backcountry Basecamps and Traverses -There is nothing like strapping a heavy pack on your back and forging off into the mountains for a basecamp or a traverse.  Between yourself, your buddies and maybe your…