Glacier National Park, Rogers Pass

The Selkirk Mountains are a world-renowned ski touring destination. Rogers Pass is in the heart of the Selkirk Mountains, which receives up to 10 meters/30 feet of snow a year and offers 1645m/5400ft runs on big open glaciers, large alpine bowls and down through beautiful old-growth cedar forests.

Accommodations:

Glacier Park Lodge at Rogers Pass. There is a Jacuzzi, Sauna, dinning room, lounge, and cafeteria. No cooking allowed in the rooms.

Package Includes:

Does not include Dinners and Breakfast.

Cost: CAD, based on 6 days

Subject to a 5% goods and service tax, not included

 

Upon booking I will need a deposit of $500 CAD, or $450 US. You will receive an information Package, which will include Logistics, equipment checklist and the waiver of liability.

Cancellation policies:

Balance due 60 days prior to trip. 50% deposit is required upon booking. The deposit is refundable 90 days prior to the start of the trip, less 10% of your deposit. Cancellation less than 60 days prior to trip will result in no refund, unless you can find a replacement. If the trip is cancelled due to my own decision, you will receive a 100% refund.

Fitness level:

You will need to be a strong intermediate skier with a reasonable fitness level, capable of skiing 4000 vertical feet in a day. Your endurance level should be such that you could stay out skiing for 6 to 8 hours.

Meeting Place:

Best Western Hotel at Rogers Pass. For flight information and booking you can contact Brewster travel in Canmore at gfolden@brewster.ca or call toll free 1-888-678-7137.

Seasons: January to April

Cancellation policies:

The deposit less 10% is refundable up to 90 days prior to trip commencement. From 60 to 90 days the deposit is refundable less 15%. For cancellations within 60 days of trip commencement, there is no refund unless you can find a replacement. If Great Divide Mountaineering cancels the trip, you will receive a 100% refund.

If the balance is less than $500.00, I will need the full amount to reserve your spot. The refund is the same as the above.

Rogers Pass Classics:

Youngs Peak/The Seven Steps of paradise

  • Vertical skied 1645m/5400ft
  • Total Length 10km
  • Estimate time 8-10 hours
  • Difficulty: Advance/ski mountaineering
  • Aspect: NorthWest

The Dome Glacier

  • Vertical skied 1160m/3800ft
  • Total Length 8km each way
  • Estimate time 6-7 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate/Crevasse
  • Aspect: Northwest


Little Sifton Traverse

  • Vertical skied 1530m/5000ft
  • Total Length 10km
  • Estimate time 6-8 hours
  • Difficulty: Advance
  • Aspect: East/Southeast


Lookout Notch

  • Vertical skied 920m/3000ft
  • Total Length 5.5km
  • Estimate time 4-5 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Aspect: North


Sapphire Col

  • Vertical skied 1430m/4700ft
  • Total Length 10km
  • Estimate time 5-6 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Aspect: Northeast


Lilly Traverse

  • Vertical skied 1430m/4700ft
  • Total Length 17km
  • Estimate time 8-9 hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Aspect: North


Perly Rock

  • Vertical skied 1160m/3770ft
  • Total Length 5.5km
  • Estimate time 5 hours
  • Difficulty: Advance
  • Aspect: Northwest

Ursus Glades/Bowl

  • Vertical skied 760m/2500ft
  • Total Length 5.5km
  • Estimate time 6-7hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate
  • Aspect: South


McGill Shoulder

  • Vertical skied 980m/3200ft
  • Total Length 3.5km (one way)
  • Estimate time 4-5hours
  • Difficulty: Intermediate-Expert
  • Aspect: West

Three Pass Traverse

  • Vertical Gain: up 2240m/7300ft – down 2540m/8300ft
  • Total Length 30 km
  • Estimate time: 2 days
  • Difficulty: Expert
  • Aspect: North and West slopes will be skied

Tupper Traverse

  • Vertical Gain: up 1600m/5200ft - down 1800m/6000ft
  • Total Length 12km (one way)
  • Estimate time: 8 hrs+
  • Difficulty: Expert
  • Aspect: East