Thanks — You got it, we traversed the headwaters of Beatrice creek west of Beatrice Lake.

Apologies for the inverted format of this TR, but the file sizes were too large to fit into one post. The TR reads from the first post in the thread up.

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Looking north from Mt Meers...

A northwards slide down Snow Creek brought us up to another steep forested climb to get back into the park. A quick descent a cruise through a sun-alpine valley and then a traversing descent brought...

https://i0.wp.com/arctosguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_2398.jpg?resize=773%2C1030&ssl=1Not as glamorous as alpine...

A good night’s sleep, a casual morning of melting snow and fuelling up for the day we hit the skis at 0800. The crisp morning air and variable winds carried us up to our next pass and tasty...

Cresting Lucifer Col https://i0.wp.com/arctosguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_2354.jpg?resize=1030%2C773&ssl=1Heading north...

It was a pretty casual start 10 am start by the time we left the truck 42 km up the North Bannock FSR. The first climb of the trip cruised by quickly and was followed by a quick descent. The melt...

https://i0.wp.com/arctosguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/img_2313.jpg?resize=773%2C1030&ssl=1Skiing in the Valhallas We’ve had an incredible stretch of skiing in April this year. Cool temps and...

Thanks. It’s not far from there. The Northern Monashees are a great place to explore!

We were in tenured areas and appropriate Incidental Use notice was given. Heli ski tenures are non-exclusive; of course being a good neighbour is part of the deal, so I choose locations on the...

Thanks. The drying tent is a double walled tent with a floor; Arctic Oven is the brand. It can be odiferous at times; but the winter tent-less 21 year old tail guide was stoked on it.

We just wrapped up a backcountry ski basecamp deep in the Northern Monashees. Unsettled weather provided some new snow, a mix of sun and cloud and good stability for exploring big, glaciated terrain....

After 18 years of skiing in Rogers Pass, I finally got to spend some time at the Asulkan Cabin. I can see why it’s booked all winter long. Perched at 2120m at the head of the Asulkan Valley, it...

I agree it's more fun to go where the crowds aren't; however, I don't think people are going to stop skiing in places like Rogers Pass, Chamonix, the Spearhead Range, or the LCC. Crowding is a new...

https://mountainconditions.ca/reports/close-call-groups-triggering-avalanches-each-other

As the backcountry gets busier taking time to communicate with other groups, being careful to not ski on...

That is a good window. Weather is hard to predict, but more stable weather tends to happen then. Going anywhere for a week is challenging, keep your fingers crossed and go for it!

BURNIE GLACIER CHALET JAN 19-FEB 2, 2024https://i0.wp.com/arctosguides.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/81db6428-a8a6-4e1b-af6d-4254df85a859-1.jpg?resize=824%2C1030&ssl=1In just over two weeks, we saw...

483801The Raide LF 40L has quickly established itself as one of the premier backcountry ski/ splitboard packs on the market. Functional design coupled with lightweight,yet durable construction are...

Due to the cold temps, the exchange is delayed here at Snowfall Lodge today, so I’ll make use of the down time and add another review.

We just wrapped a week of guided skiing here at Snowfall...

Due to a client injury, I have a spot available at the Burnie Glacier Chalet Jan 19-26. It’s a fun group of people. If you join, the group size will be 10 guests two guides and a cook. If you’re...

Current observations from the Central Kootenays:
https://mountainconditions.ca/reports/good-skiing-right-spots481035

The landscape is pretty surreal…It was quite humbling to think of the people who’ve existed there by living off the land without modern technology and freeze dried food. Another group came into the...

The classic Auyuittuq Ski Traverse travels between the communities of Pangnirtung and Qikiqtarjuaq, through Auyuittuq National Park, on southeastern Baffin Island. It is an incredible passage through...

I am glad people are finding some utility in this thread. Clearly folks will have their own opinions—I like skiing in smaller groups, love big alpine terrain and don’t like listening to helicopters...

Good point…I agree. It must have something to do with how exposed to the elements the rotation mechanism is. My only experience is with the Dynafit TLT/Turns and never had any issues with them,...

My ATK Trofeo heel pieces stopped rotating after a volcano ski trip in Chile. The volcanic pumice and the dirt from spring skiing had worked its way into the rotation mechanism and pretty much...

Nice one Alex! I went back to Hailstorm Ridge via Shannon Creek in late September to scope some ski terrain. It seems like it is a bit more rideable going E-W. Did you take Cony Creek to get from...

Late October is definitely getting on in the season—the further south you go, you can buy yourself some more time. Personally, I like the mid-September/early October window.

For the sake of not dooming spots or chaffing anyone about commercial trips, I’ll just share some photos of a recent volcano trip in Chile. It was a pretty nice way to ease into the ‘23-24 ski...

Gary,

I felt the intro to the review was transparent—I mentioned the review was strictly about lodges at which I have worked over the years. To answer your question, I didn’t leave any out. ...

I hear you Gary; however just about any review you read is going to be subject to some level of commercial influence. I've tried to be as objective as possible in these reviews. As Lee mentioned,...

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Valkyr Adventures

Hilda HutPerched at 1900m in the Valkyr Range in the Southern Selkirks,...

Purcell Mountain Lodge

Located on the Eastern boundary of Glacier National Park, Purcell Mountain Lodge provides guests with unparalleled views of Mt Sir Donald. It’s lodge is super plush too,...

A candid BC Backcountry Ski Touring lodge review.

There are lots of trip reports about backcountry lodge trips in BC you can check out online, but there aren't many comprehensive backcountry lodge...

Thanks for the explanation! There's one spot left at the Burnie Glacier Chalet and several spots left on our spring basecamps. The USD is worth $1.35 CAD these days.

Thanks—I thought the photo was worthy of a laugh.

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We went back and day tripped the route recently. There’s a better way to get from Koch Creek to Burton Creek; however it does embody some engaging Kootenay forest travelling��. If you’re...

Haha…The guy’s definitely a wicked dude, Canadian cycling icon and has a great sense of adventure. Pretty lucky to have him as a riding partner here in the Kootenays!

Five spots left at the Burnie Glacier Chalet Jan 19-26, 2024. Connect to Smithers via 1hr 20 min flight from Vancouver. No need to rent a car as the lodge offers shuttle service to and from your...

Thanks Bennymac. Yes, the majority of the park is quite hard to access; it is nice to have areas that are only accessible by foot!

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The seemingly endless network of resource roads in southern BC provide a means to explore vast amounts of territory by bike. After looking at maps and scheming about a summer adventure,...

Labor Day Sale:

Burnie Glacier Chalet January 19-26 $3500 CAD including tax. Save 5%. One of the best lodges in BC!

https://arctosguides.com/backcountry-ski-touring-lodge-trips/

Mystery...

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I’ve wanted to go to the Burnie Glacier Chalet for some time now. The big glaciated terrain towering above the lodge has beckoned me. This...

Final Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions Report of the Season
Thanks for checking out these reports. We hope they’ve provided some insight into what’s going on in the Central Selkirks. We’ll start...

Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions Report March 20, 2023
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March 13, 2023 Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions Report
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Here’s this week’s Rogers Pass Backcountry Conditions Report:https://arctosguides.com/rogers-pass-backcountry-conditions-report-march-5-2023/450640

This report is designed to give backcountry skiers and splitboarders in Rogers Pass pertinent snowpack and ski conditions to help facilitate safe, fun days in the mountains! These conditions reports...

Conditions were prime and I had a couple of days for some recreational skiing. What do you do when you’re over forty and are looking for a mid-week ski touring partner? Hit up your twenty-something...