Rogers Pass Ski Touring
Guided Skiing & Splitboarding: Rogers Pass
Maximize your time in the Selkirks with Arctos Guides. Located in the "Powder Central" of Western Canada, Rogers Pass offers North America’s most exhilarating backcountry terrain for advanced intermediate to expert skiers and splitboarders. The Powder Highway travels through the heart of Rogers Pass, in Glacier National Park, British Columbia, Canada; and rightfully so, as Rogers Pass is one of the snowiest places along it.o
Why Arctos?
Our ACMG-certified guides prioritize safety and local knowledge to deliver an exceptional mountain experience for our clients. From navigating glacier traverses and steep couloirs to shredding deep tree lines and open alpine bowls, we ensure every turn counts.
Custom Private Tours: Bespoke itineraries built for your skill level.
NEW for 2027
Rogers Pass Ski Touring Week February 15-21, 2027
For the past five years, we have been running open group trips in Norway, Chile and Japan. These small group programs have proven to deliver exceptional ski and travel experiences for our clients year after year. So we've decided to offer a similar format right here in our backyard in Golden, BC.
We have a comfortable house booked for the group, and a private cook to fuel you for big days exploring the incredible ski touring Rogers Pass, the Dogtooth Range and the Canadian Rockies have to offer. Consider this as a town based backcountry lodge trip, only you get to ski in a group of four clients and one guide and we have three mountain ranges to explore.
Golden is optimally located as a base for ski touring trip, as it is equidistant from world class destinations like Rogers Pass and Yoho National Park. Kicking Horse Mountain Resort is also nearby, which offers exceptional access to amazing backcountry terrain in the Dogtooth Range of the Purcell Mountains. Over the course of the week, we will spend time in places like the Asulkan Brook, Cedar Creek- Dogtooth Range, Loop Brook, and various places in the Canadian Rockies.
Rogers Pass Winter Permit Required
Equidistant from Revelstoke and Golden
What to bring for ski touring in Rogers Pass?
Rogers Pass Backcountry Ski Week
The ultimate backcountry ski / splitboarding trip on British Columbia's Powder Highway. This 6-day guided experience is designed to maximize your time in the best ski touring zones in interior British Columbia. Our experienced and certified ACMG / AMGA guides have cut their teeth on the terrain around Rogers Pass and the Canadian Rockies for decades. They know the intricacies of the terrain, weather and snowpacks of the three different ranges, giving them the distinct advantage of knowing where to find the best skiing and the safest options for the conditions at hand.
Trip Details & Dates
- Trip Length: six days/ six nights
- Upcoming Dates: February 15-21, 2027
- Guiding: ACMG / AMGA certified guides (Max 4:1 cliet-to-guide ratio)
- Target Venues: Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park, BC, Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Slackcountry (Dogtooth Range, Purcells, BC), Yoho, Banff National Parks, BC, AB
Program Flow
Arrive in Golden the evening of February 15 for a welcome dinner and settle into your room for the week.
Day 1, 2: Kicking Horse Mountain Resort Slackcountry (Dogtooth Range, Purcells, BC)
We'll begin with a companion rescue and avalanche safety refresher and the head into the field where we will explore the Kicking Horse slack country terrain and if folks are stoked on ramping up the angle, the fabled couloirs of the Dogtooth Range are not to be missed.
Day 3-6: Rogers Pass, Glacier National Park, BC, Yoho, Banff National Parks, BC, AB
Over the next four days we will explore the wilds of Rogers Pass and the Canadian Rockies. Depending on the conditions, we will choose objectives and terrain best suited for quality skiing and optimizing the weather conditions at hand. Some of the tours we may choose to do are the Lilly-Dome traverse, Perley Rock, Video Peak, The Youngs Peak Traverse or The Bonney Glacier, just to name a few options.
Rogers Pass Ski Touring Gear List
* Shovel* Probe
* Transceiver (3-antenna)
* Ski Touring Skis or Splitboard
* Skins
* Ski touring boots/snowboarding boots
* Ski poles
* Headlamp
* Goggles
* Sunglasses
* Personal first aid supplies
* Toque* Minimum 1L water bottle or Thermos
* Gore-tex (or equivalent) jacket
* Gore-tex (or equivalent) pants
* Puffy jacket
* Warm layers for upper and lower body— adequate for below freezing temperatures and wind
* Thick gloves
* Spare gloves
* 30-40L backpack
*Lightweight harness and crevasse rescue kit for glacier tours
*Lunch and Snacks
*1l of water and Hot beverages for cold days
Rogers Pass Stats
Classic Tour
Little Sifton Traverse
Typical Mid-Winter Alpine Snowpack
3+ meters
Glacier National Park
Home to one of the most complex avalanche control programs in North America
Best time to Visit
Late November to April
What’s Included in Your Rogers Pass Ski Touring Week?
- Cost: Rogers Pass Ski Touring Week $4900/person
- Six days of Guided Ski Touring: A small-group guided ski touring experience with an nimble 4:1 client-to-guide ratio led by a certified ACMG/AMGA guide.
- Comfortable Accommodations: Six days of lodging at comfortable, Golden based establishment. This accomodation offers an authentic Canadian experience with private rooms so you can get a quality night's sleep.
- Daily Meals: Freshly prepared breakfasts and dinners are included throughout the trip to fuel your mountain objectives.
- Ground Transportation: All group travel is covered using a rugged 4x4 vehicle tailored for mountain terrain.
- One Ride Passes at Kicking Horse
- Travel to/from Golden not included.
- How to get to Golden from the Calgary Airport (YYC)? Check out the Golden Shuttle
Who is this for and what is required of you?
- The ability to tour in complex terrain for 1300-2000m and 10-20KM /day
- Expert skier or splitboarder with ample of backcountry experience
Private Guiding Rates & Inclusions
Included:
-Expert leadership and comprehensive support.
-ACMG Certification: Professional risk management by certified ACMG Guides
-Custom Planning: Direct pre-trip consultation for goals, gear, and logistics.
-Technical Equipment: Group safety gear, ropes, and glacier kits included.
-Emergency Response: Satellite communication and advanced first-aid.
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