Rogers Pass Backcountry Hut

Rogers Pass is a name synonymous with deep pow and long descents. There’s an unparalleled amount of soft snow, a longer than usual season and majestic mountains and glaciers, all of which makes this area one of the best backcountry ski spots in the world. The Pass has a huge amount of ski potential, but it’s not without its risks. The area is prone to avalanches, as is evidenced by the frequent highway closures, so you will want one of our knowledgeable ACMG certified guides to show you the way to safely enjoy in this backcountry skiing wonderland.

Location & Access:

Rogers Pass is found in the Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia between the small mountain towns of Golden and Revelstoke. The skiing is accessed off the Trans-Canada highway making access quite easy, in a way. There is a Winter Permit System in affect in the area because of the extensive avalanche control system used to protect the highway and railway. It's actually the world’s largest mobile avalanche control program. These permits are used to ensure that ski tourers and splitboarders don't enter areas where avalanche control is planned. But not to worry, you guide will navigate this system for you.

Our 4-day trips are based out of either the Wheeler Hut or the Asulkan Hut, both of which are situated right in the heart of Rogers Pass, arguably one of the best ski touring zones in North America. The Wheeler hut is only a half hour from the parking lot allowing us to bring in more luxury items while providing access to numerous amazing ski areas including Avalanche Crest, the Illecillewaet, Eagle, etc. It's also allows safe access and skiing during high avalanche periods. The Asulkan hut is a smaller 10 person hut that's hidden up high in the alpine and surrounded by more of the majestic peaks of the Selkirk Mountains. There are numerous ski touring objects right out the door of the Asulkan including the ultra-classic Forever Young Couloir but of course accessing the hut is a bit longer and so less gear and lighter food is brought in. Both huts provide amazing access to some of the best that Rogers Pass has to offer in terms of objectives and of course acres of amazing powder. Let us show you the secret backcountry power stashes and amazing big mountain lines that only the locals know about!

Who’s this trip for:

For winter 2026 we are running the first trip from the Wheeler Hut and the second trip from the Asulkan and both are ideal for anyone from intermediate to advanced skiers and split boarders. You will want to be reasonably fit with the ability to travel for 6-8 hours per day and have some backcountry touring experience. No formal avalanche training is necessary but it is an asset. The less committing of the two options is the Wheeler Hut trip so if you're on the fence it might work better.

Waiver & Risk Management:

As you know, outdoor activities involve numerous hazards including, but not limited to, avalanches, crevasses, rockfall, slips and falls, equipment failure, poor weather, etc. And while we do our best to anticipate and mitigate these hazards we cannot completely eliminate them. So, as with anything fun, you will be required to sign our Participant Release to take part in one of our courses or trips.