The rugged mountainous terrain covered in light and fluffy powder and the stunningly scenic backdrop make the Canadian Rocky Mountains a must-visit for snow aficionados. The wilderness here is practically surreal—jagged mountain tops spiral and pierce the sky while glaciers plunge into endless valleys full of frozen rivers and lakes. And even in such idyllic nature, Lake Louise’s thousands of skiable acres and Roger Pass’ deep powder and long descents stand out as must-visit and must-ski locations. What’s more, the diversity and complexity of the terrain make it ideal for your next avalanche safety course. Take your avalanche safety skills to the next level and conquer a slope or two while you’re at it.
Become a safer skier in some of the best backcountry in North America
Improve your skills in Lake Louise’s spectacular scenery and versatile terrain
Explore Rogers Pass, one of the snowiest places in Canada
Upgrade your avalanche safety skills in the heart of the Canadian Rocky Mountains! Spend at least one day in Rogers Pass and two days in the Lake Louise area, both excellent locations with various snowpack structures and terrain—crucial for advanced avalanche training. Learn about advanced avalanche safety protocols from professional ACMG/IFMGA and CAA-certified instructors. With an abundance of challenging and complex terrain, “The Pass” is guaranteed to keep even the most experienced backcountry adventurers engaged.
The first day of the course will be spent in the Guides Room at the Lake Louise Alpine Center, with parts of the class taking place outside. You’ll receive Avalanche Canada Curriculum and a professional field book for field notes and weather observations.
Spend the following 3 days touring with a professional guide and learning everything serious enthusiasts need to know about avalanche safety. You will learn about:
57hours is committed to providing safe outdoor adventure experiences. We require all guides using our platform to have a COVID-19 safety plan and to make the details of that plan accessible to travelers. In most cases, group sizes will be reduced, guides will avoid overcrowded locations, and other safety measures will be met depending on the location and activity.
We also expect clients to respect local regulations and take measures to protect themselves, their guides, and the communities they’re traveling to. For more information on COVID-19 measures in Lake Louise and Rogers Pass, please refer to Alberta’s official COVID-19 info website.
Please contact us if you have any questions or require further information. We are happy to provide you with the most up-to-date information!
What you get in this adventure:
What’s not included:
In order to get the most of this adventure, you need to have a high level of fitness. You will be on your feet for 3 intense long days. You will need to manage controlled descents in variable conditions. All participants should feel comfortable on challenging blue or black level resort runs and be able to carry a loaded daypack while skinning up variable degrees of terrain.
Prerequisites:
Participants must have the ability to travel in avalanche terrain. An AST 1 Course (strongly recommended) or equivalent Level 1 training is required. A winter of practical experience after the Level 1 course is highly recommended before taking the AST 2 course.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent:
Ski rental locations are in Lake Louise and should be picked up the night prior to your outing. If you need to rent gear, let us know and we can help make arrangements.
Group sizes and pricing:
Ski touring in Lake Louise & Rogers Pass can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Lake Louise, most people fly into Calgary International Airport 2 hours away. From there, you can rent a car or take a bus, shuttle, or private shuttle service to Lake Louise.
Once you and your guide agree on the details of your itinerary, your guide will suggest the best place to meet, whether that’s at the guide shop at the Lake Louise Alpine Centre or a predetermined location. From there, you’ll head to your tour. The guide will choose the appropriate terrain dependent on conditions and the ski ability of the group.
Secure your spot for the following season with a 10% deposit! This tour gets sold out very quickly, but with early-bird booking, you’ll be the first one to know. Pick the month that suits you best and we’ll let you know once the dates are live—don’t risk missing out on your bucket list adventure!
For set dates, a 25% deposit to secure your place is due upon booking. If booking a trip within one month of the departure date, full payment is due upon booking. Once the trip is confirmed by the guide, the cancellation policy stated below applies.
It is highly recommended to purchase medical insurance (if applicable) and traveler’s trip interruption insurance to cover travel costs and trip costs in the event you have to cancel your trip due to personal illness or injury, family emergency or other personal conflicts.
