What you get on this adventure: Two experienced, ACMG Certified Guide with extensive knowledge of the area 4-day guided ski touring in Rogers Pass Accommodation in a mountain hut (3 nights) Breakfast and dinners Group safety equipment What’s not included: Technical backcountry ski touring equipment — can be rented Avalanche safety equipment — can be rented with your guides Accommodation before and after the tour — your guides can help arrange it Transportation to the trailhead Lunches and snacks Guide gratuities — optional

How fit do I need to be?

This 4-day Rogers Pass ski touring trip is ideal for anyone from intermediate to advanced skiers and splitboarders. There will be two guides on the trip, so there can be two different groups tackling different objectives—or you can go out as a group with the option of different length days. Your guides will help you improve your skills and coach when things get a bit more difficult. You’ll want to be reasonably fit and able to travel between 6 and 8 hours a day, and you also need to have some backcountry touring experience. No formal avalanche training is necessary, but it is an asset.

What if I’ve never backcountry skied before?

To participate in this tour, you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience. If you’ve never backcountry skied before and are looking to try it out in British Columbia, we recommend a day of backcountry skiing in Duffey Lake , backcountry skiing in Whistler , or backcountry skiing in Revelstoke .

What do I need to bring?

For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring: Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented) Touring boots and poles (can be rented) Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented): Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon Lightweight snow shovel Avalanche probe For personal items, we recommend bringing: 35-45L backpack Helmet — optional Sunglasses and goggles Sun and lip cream Toiletries 1L of water or tea First aid kit Food you can eat on-the-go Lunches Thermos with a warm beverage — optional Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people) Camera — optional, but recommended This is what you’ll need for the Asulkan Hut: Sleeping bag Small pillow Hut clothing & booties Headlamp This is a list of clothing we recommend you bring: Gloves and hat Wool and/or synthetic socks Mid-insulation fleece or puffy jacket Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended) Warm outer puffy jacket Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended) Down jacket or vest Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks Face mask Toque — wool or synthetic Brimmed cap Face warmer — scarf, neck tube, face mask, buff, etc. Light gloves and insulated gloves or mitts

Can I rent equipment?

All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent avalanche safety pack, including a backpack, beacon, shovel and probe with your guides in the booking process. You can rent alpine touring or telemark skis (or splitboard) touring boots, and poles in Revelstoke with Powder Rentals or The Wax Bench . As an outdoor hub, there’s a multitude of rental shops in Revelstoke to choose from. Rentals 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.

What’s the mountain hut like?

You’ll stay in one of the best situated huts in the whole of North America. Staying there means supreme backcountry access, with the Asulkan Valley and the nearby offering spectacular skiing opportunities. Built in the pan-abode style (meaning that the focus is on the wood adjusting to its environment and settling into its new shape), this hut is a beautiful timber-frame building with large north-facing windows. It sleeps 10 people, and the common area is cozy and spacious. Foam mattresses, cooking, and eating utensils are provided, meaning that guests are expected to bring their own sleeping bags, food, and personal items. You’ll have a cooking stove, lightning, and heat, all of which are supplied by propane.

Group sizes and age requirements

Group sizes and prices: For this group adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1. There will be two ACMG guides on this trip and the maximum group size is 8. The cost is per person and doesn’t decrease as the group grows. Ski touring in Rogers Pass can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements. Min. age requirements: If you are older than 18, you’re good to go. Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis. If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.

Getting there and meeting location

To get to Revelstoke, the starting point of your Rogers Pass ski touring adventure, most people fly into Kelowna International Airport (YLW) . From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to Revelstoke. It will take you around 2.5 hours to reach Revelstoke. Another option is Calgary International Airport (YYC) , though there is no shuttle service, so you’d have to rent a car and it would take you 4.5 hours. Make sure to arrive in Revelstoke at least a day prior to the tour, as you’re meeting your guide and your group at 7:30 am. 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 or a predetermined location.

Covid measures in British Columbia

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 British Columbia, please refer to BC Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 advice . 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!

ROGERS PASS | BRITISH COLUMBIA

Hut-Based Ski Touring in Rogers Pass

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Season

November through April

Nearest city

Revelstoke, BC is 45 minutes away

Duration

4 days

Difficulty

Accommodation

Mountain hut

Guides

Monte Johnston, Black Sheep Adventure Sports

From $1,430 () / 4 days

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Things to know

40 feet of snow annually, most of it diamond dust powder, endless terrain options, and loooong descents. That’s Rogers Pass, a supreme backcountry area in British Columbia, and there’s no better way to explore it than by staying in a cozy timber lodge in the heart of it. With the mountain hut as your home for this 4-day ski touring adventure, you can head straight out the door and immediately cruise down supreme powder. Two ACMG guides will be joining you on this trip—they’ll show you all the spots, help you work on your objectives, and, most importantly, keep you safe. And as if the perfect snow isn’t enough, the Selkirks surroundings and terrain are also second to none: glades, tree skiing, chill slopes, the classic Forever Young couloir—you want it, you got it. Rogers Pass deserves the hype (as well as respect and caution), so going out with expert guides who will be do their best to minimize avalanche danger is your best bet.

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Incredibly positioned mountain hut

A cozy timber lodge with supreme access, arguably one of the best placed lodges in North America
Deep pow and long descents

Rogers Pass is synonymous with super deep powder and perfect descents
Two ACMG guides

If needed, there will be two groups with different goals, and your guides will show you the best spots while keeping you safe

Itinerary

Unparalleled snow quality and superior backcountry access make Rogers Pass the perfect ski touring getaway. Based out of a mountain hut in the heart of Rogers Pass, you will go out every day and explore its varied terrain. Two ACMG guides will be joining you, so it will be possible to split into two groups, according to objectives and abilities. After full days on the incredible diamond dust powder, retreat back to your warm hut, where dinner will be served. Surround yourself with other backcountry skiing enthusiasts and explore one of the best touring areas in North America!

Meet your guide and your group at 7:30 am in Revelstoke. Sign your waivers and get organized. Once you’ve done that, drive up the highway to the Rogers Pass Area. Settle into your comfy mountain hut surrounded by majestic peaks of the Selkirks and acres of incredible powder where you’ll find a multitude of ski touring objectives right out the door.

Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Mountain hut
Rise and shine, you’ll want to use up full days here in the world-renowned Rogers Pass! Step onto the unlimited amount of soft snow, and let your ACMG guides show you the best spots. Though Rogers Pass is prone to avalanches, there is a Winter Permit System making sure that ski tourers don’t enter areas where avalanche control is planned—and this is exactly why you’re going with a guide, they will navigate this system for you.

Meals: Breakfast and dinner
Accommodation: Mountain hut
After a hearty breakfast, make sure to use your last day in Rogers Pass to the max! Get back to your hut, pack up, and head back to Revelstoke for a burger and beer with your terrific guides and your group. Say goodbye to them, and if you’d like to stay longer in the area, just ask your guides for some recommendations!

Meals: Breakfast
This general itinerary may change slightly depending on the group and the specific area you’re going to. There will be more information on the logistics after booking.

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Meet your guides

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Monte Johnston

Monte is a ACMG Ski Guide, ACMG Apprentice Alpine and Rock guide based out of Squamish BC. He’s climbed and skied all over the world but he settled in BC because of the easy access to amazing climbing and skiing.

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Black Sheep Adventures is a team of local ACMG Certified guides and experienced professionals but they’re also a ton of fun and really enjoy what they do! Adventure is personal so you want a guide that will not only help keep you safe, but share the experience and go the extra mile to get you the trip of your dreams. Their range of courses and trips is a great way to get to know people and develop relationships. Once they know someone, they can really work with them to create custom and unique trips that call to their sense of adventure.

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Phil Mitchell (source: Google Reviews)

Monte was a fantastic guide for our 4-day ski touring trip. He has an unbelievable amount of knowledge of the backcountry, weather and snow but struck an outstanding balance between the level of information he provided and the practicality of applying it in a backcountry scenario. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide! His dry sense of humour also kept thing fun on the skin track!

Colin N (source: Google Reviews)

I have been on a number of backcountry ski/ski mountaineering trips with Monte & Black Sheep Adventure Sports over the past several years. These trips have included avalanche safety training (level 2), and multiple multi-day hut trips in some expert level terrain (such as the Tantalus range near Squamish, BC). On all the trips Monte and his guides have displayed excellent professionalism, tuition, and decision making in the mountains. In mixed ability groups, Monte will tailor the trip to all ability/fitness levels, ensuring everyone has a great time. Monte has also pushed me to tackle steeper terrain than I was used to skiing in the backcountry (both on the up and down).I would not hesitate to go on more trips in Monte in future.

Adam Thompson (source: Google Reviews)

I’ve use Monte (head guide at Black Sheep) for 2 seasons now for backcountry ski-touring. He’s very experienced, inspires confidence, and ensures you develop your skills as you go while feeling safe. He’s also highly capable of finding fine powder lines, great views, and good company to ski with. Can’t recommend him enough.

Richard Somerset (source: Google Reviews)

Monte is a very professional guide and teacher. The biggest compliment I can give anyone is to let them take my son out without me in the mountains. With Monte I would not hesitate to let him take my 15 year old son out climbing. That alone speaks to the trust I have in his skill, safety and preparation. Monte also has an immense amount of knowledge.

Things to know

What you get on this adventure:
- - Two experienced, ACMG Certified Guide with extensive knowledge of the area
  - 4-day guided ski touring in Rogers Pass
  - Accommodation in a mountain hut (3 nights)
  - Breakfast and dinners
  - Group safety equipment
What’s not included:
- - Technical backcountry ski touring equipment — can be rented
  - Avalanche safety equipment — can be rented with your guides
  - Accommodation before and after the tour — your guides can help arrange it
  - Transportation to the trailhead
  - Lunches and snacks
  - Guide gratuities — optional
This 4-day Rogers Pass ski touring trip is ideal for anyone from intermediate to advanced skiers and splitboarders.

There will be two guides on the trip, so there can be two different groups tackling different objectives—or you can go out as a group with the option of different length days. Your guides will help you improve your skills and coach when things get a bit more difficult.

You’ll want to be reasonably fit and able to travel between 6 and 8 hours a day, and you also need to have some backcountry touring experience. No formal avalanche training is necessary, but it is an asset.
To participate in this tour, you need to have previous backcountry skiing experience.

If you’ve never backcountry skied before and are looking to try it out in British Columbia, we recommend a day of backcountry skiing in Duffey Lake, backcountry skiing in Whistler, or backcountry skiing in Revelstoke.
For technical backcountry ski touring gear, you will need to bring:
- - Alpine touring skis, telemark skis or splitboard with skins (can be rented)
  - Touring boots and poles (can be rented)
  - Avalanche safety equipment (can be rented):
    
    Digital, 3-antenna avalanche transceiver or beacon
    
    Lightweight snow shovel
    
    Avalanche probe
For personal items, we recommend bringing:
- - 35-45L backpack
  - Helmet — optional
  - Sunglasses and goggles
  - Sun and lip cream
  - Toiletries
  - 1L of water or tea
  - First aid kit
  - Food you can eat on-the-go
  - Lunches
  - Thermos with a warm beverage — optional
  - Repair kit and Leatherman for your equipment (can be shared between several people)
  - Camera — optional, but recommended
This is what you’ll need for the Asulkan Hut:
- - Sleeping bag
  - Small pillow
  - Hut clothing & booties
  - Headlamp
This is a list of clothing we recommend you bring:
- - Gloves and hat
  - Wool and/or synthetic socks
  - Mid-insulation fleece or puffy jacket
  - Wind and waterproof shell jacket with hood (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Warm outer puffy jacket
  - Ski pants (Gore-Tex recommended)
  - Down jacket or vest
  - Synthetic or wool base layers, underwear and socks
  - Face mask
  - Toque — wool or synthetic
  - Brimmed cap
  - Face warmer — scarf, neck tube, face mask, buff, etc.
  - Light gloves and insulated gloves or mitts
All mandatory gear can be rented if you don’t have your own. You can rent avalanche safety pack, including a backpack, beacon, shovel and probe with your guides in the booking process.

You can rent alpine touring or telemark skis (or splitboard) touring boots, and poles in Revelstoke with Powder Rentals or The Wax Bench. As an outdoor hub, there’s a multitude of rental shops in Revelstoke to choose from.

Rentals 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.
You’ll stay in one of the best situated huts in the whole of North America. Staying there means supreme backcountry access, with the Asulkan Valley and the nearby offering spectacular skiing opportunities.

Built in the pan-abode style (meaning that the focus is on the wood adjusting to its environment and settling into its new shape), this hut is a beautiful timber-frame building with large north-facing windows. It sleeps 10 people, and the common area is cozy and spacious.

Foam mattresses, cooking, and eating utensils are provided, meaning that guests are expected to bring their own sleeping bags, food, and personal items. You’ll have a cooking stove, lightning, and heat, all of which are supplied by propane.
Group sizes and prices:
- - For this group adventure, the usual client-to-guide ratio is 4:1. There will be two ACMG guides on this trip and the maximum group size is 8.
  - The cost is per person and doesn’t decrease as the group grows.
Ski touring in Rogers Pass can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.

Min. age requirements:
- - If you are older than 18, you’re good to go.
  - Minors may be permitted to join private tours on a case-by-case basis.
If your group has skiers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
To get to Revelstoke, the starting point of your Rogers Pass ski touring adventure, most people fly into Kelowna International Airport (YLW). From there, you can rent a car or take a shuttle service to Revelstoke. It will take you around 2.5 hours to reach Revelstoke. Another option is Calgary International Airport (YYC), though there is no shuttle service, so you’d have to rent a car and it would take you 4.5 hours.

Make sure to arrive in Revelstoke at least a day prior to the tour, as you’re meeting your guide and your group at 7:30 am.

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 or a predetermined location.
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 British Columbia, please refer to BC Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 advice.

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!
Secure your spot for 2025 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!
- - Only 10% of the total amount should be paid as a deposit upon booking. This deposit is non-refundable, but can be transferred to another 57hours adventure in case the dates don’t suit you by the end of the year.
  - Once the set dates for the following season are live, you can confirm your booking by the end of this year by paying another 20% of the total amount.
  - The final balance is due 2 months (60 days) prior to departure.
For set dates, a $400 deposit is due upon booking. Final payments are due sixty (60) calendar days prior to the departure date. Failure to make this final payment by the deadline will result in forfeiture of the trip and deposit. If booking a trip within 60 days of the departure date, full payment is due upon booking.
- - Deposits are non-refundable, but transferable at the discretion of your guiding company as long as the cancellation is made more than sixty (60) days prior to the trip or is initiated by your guiding company.
  - Cancellations to trips made thirty (30) or more days before the trip departure dates are transferable to another trip or course or refundable with 15% admin fee.
  - Cancellations to trips made less than thirty (30) calendar days prior to the departure date for any reason are non-refundable, but potentially transferable to another trip or date at the discretion of your guides. Any such transfers are subject to a 25% administrative fee and recovery of any sunk costs. No more than one transfer will be offered. Your guiding company will accept a substitute guest should you not be able to attend, provided they meet the skill level requirements for the trip. Your guiding company reserves the right to determine if the substitute guest meets these requirements. Any such substitutions are subject to a 10% administrative fee.
  - Your guides reserve the right to modify or cancel a trip at any time due to unfavorable weather conditions, injury/illness, or other reason without penalty. Clients will be notified as soon as possible and refunded less any sunk costs. If the weather doesn’t permit flying into the hut / lodge, the client would not be refunded for the day. However, the guides would still take clients skiing somewhere. On the other hand, if the weather doesn’t permit leaving the lodge on schedule, the client would not be charged for the extra lodge day.