Guided Backcountry Skiing and Ski Mountaineering at Rogers Pass
Rogers Pass, in Glacier National Park, BC, is one of the most amazing places in the world to ski tour and ski mountaineer. People travel from all over the world to ski here, where we get so much snow. Aurora Backcountry guides backcountry skiing and ski touring here on road trips from the Sea to Sky, usually from January to April. ACMG-certified guides lead every day, and all our guides have 10+ years of experience. We have permits to guide in Glacier National Park.
Where we ski tour at Rogers Pass
There are lots of places to ski at Rogers Pass. Popular drainages include:
- Asulkan
- Connaught
- Bonney
- Hermit
A guided ski touring day at Rogers Pass
The vertical is huge. We average 1,500 m a day, and sometimes we ski more than 2,000 m, so being fit is essential.
We choose each objective up to 48 hours ahead, to fit the weather and conditions. On the day, your guide picks the exact terrain based on the group, the avalanche hazard and the snow.
We always keep one guide for every six guests. Mixed groups and more technical objectives also get a tail guide.
Rogers Pass days suit solid intermediate skiers and snowboarders, or better.
Where we stay: Golden or Revelstoke
We usually stay in Golden or Revelstoke. We prefer Golden, because it gives us more options to head into the Rockies if conditions are poor around Rogers Pass.
You usually book your own lodging. You will find out where the crew stays as you plan with your group and guide.
How Rogers Pass road trips work
Road trips are three days or longer. The Aurora van usually comes too, and you can ride it from Squamish or Whistler.
Once we are in Golden or Revelstoke, the van is $35 a day if you choose to ride it. Riding the van saves you gas and a park pass for your own car.
Road trips also cost $50 a night extra, toward the guide’s hotel and travel. Road trips are upgrade trips: once booked and paid, they cannot be cancelled or refunded.
Every Aurora pass can be used on a road trip. Other guiding companies in Revelstoke and Golden charge around $1,000 a day for a group. With an Aurora pass, the road trip extras are $35 a day for the van and $50 a night.
Questions about Rogers Pass
How much vertical do you ski at Rogers Pass?
We average 1,500 m a day, and sometimes ski more than 2,000 m. Being fit is essential.
Should I stay in Golden or Revelstoke for Rogers Pass?
We usually stay in Golden or Revelstoke, and prefer Golden, because it gives us more options in the Rockies if conditions are poor around Rogers Pass. You usually book your own lodging.
What extra costs come with a Rogers Pass road trip?
Once we are in Golden or Revelstoke, the van is $35 a day if you choose to ride it. Road trips also cost $50 a night extra, toward the guide’s hotel and travel.
Do I need a winter permit to ski at Rogers Pass?
Yes. Everyone needs a Parks Canada winter permit to ski at Rogers Pass, because of the avalanche control above the highway.
Are you permitted to guide at Rogers Pass?
Yes. We have permits to guide in Glacier National Park.
When do you run Rogers Pass trips?
Usually from January to April. Road trips are three days or longer.
I live in Revelstoke. Can I join a Rogers Pass trip?
Yes. You can book a day on it, or buy a pass and use it on the trip.
More questions? Read the general FAQ.
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