Guided Ski Touring in Rogers Pass

Explore the backcountry with a local ACMG Mountain Guide

Revelstoke is the mecca of Backcountry Skiing!

Nestled between the Monashee and the Selkirk Mountain Ranges with Rogers Pass a short drive away, there is no place better in the world to get into the Backcountry.

It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner or an expert, there are opportunities for every ability to get out and enjoy the hills.

Hire your own private guide for a unique backcountry experience. Let the experts do all the planning, they will choose the best place for you to ski on any given day. Safety is alway the first priority, followed directly by having a darn good time.

Hire your own private guide for a unique backcountry experience. Let the experts do all the planning, they will choose the best place for you to ski on any given day. Safety is always the first priority, followed directly by having a darn good time.

We like to start our days off at 7 am and ski until about 4pm. The day are open conversation about weather, conditions, and terrain choices, we strive to create an inclusive learning environment to all our days in the mountains. You can feel free to ask as many questions as you want, or you can just sit back and let us make all the decisions.

You can hire a guide for a day, a week, or your entire vacation.

Any given guided day will start off with a conversation to make sure you are on board and know what to expect for the day. A day in the mountains with Revelstoke Alpine School is tailored to suit the needs and desires of you and your group. If you want to smash vertical and have your biggest day yet, we can arrange that, if you prefer to move at a gentle pace and savour the day, we can do that too.

These are the items that you will be required to bring:

Skis, boots, poles and climbing skins: for backcountry touring, AT, Telemark, or Splitboard; or; Snowshoe/Snowboard combo
Helmet suitable for skiing (helmet use is recommended for all downhill skiing activities).
Daypack: A backpack with a capacity of 30-40 litres will allow you to carry all your gear.
Outerwear jacket: An outer layer waterproof/breathable shell with hood (Gore-tex, etc.). Non-insulated is best.
Outerwear pants: waterproof/breathable shell. Full zips are ideal for venting and ease of on/off with boots on
Personal clothing layers: layering works well, no cotton.
Gloves: warm mountaineering or ski gloves with removable liners. Bring 1 pair, plus 1 pair extra liners, or 2 pair of gloves.
Toque/warm hat: wool or fleece
Hat with sun visor: baseball cap, etc.
Sunglasses: must have 100% UV blockage and ideally provide full protection with wrap-around style, or side shields
Ski goggles
Headlamp: small size with extra batteries
Water bottle/hydration system: 1 litre minimum, 2 litres is ideal. For hydration/hose systems use insulated hoses to reduce freezing
Small thermos: optional, but very nice to have a hot drink during the field days!
Note pad and pencil: optional
Avalanche shovel.
Avalanche transceiver.
Avalanche Probe.
Climbing or Ski Harness

Location

Revelstoke

Duration

1 Day

Course Cost

$600/person + 5% GST

Ability Level

Expert

Jeff Mitchell

Born and raised in New Brunswick, he found the mountains and never looked back. Hard work and a passion for digging deep when it mattered most brought him to where he is today:

Living in the heart of British Columbia’s interior mountains, sharing his love of the mountains with all those lucky enough to ski and climb with him.