The goal of this site is to help folks have fun, and keep track of, backcountry skiing around Fernie, BC. You won't find much commentary on avalanche stuff since I'm not a guide nor do I want to be. I'm just your average, non-rad skier with a GPS and a camera who cheats on his wife. It's entirely your own fault if you end up in trouble so use your own best judgement when out touring. And remember kids… keep your dick in your pants!
Banff and Sunshine backcountry ski touring.
Via Citadel and Fatigue Passes. A pleasant day to Fatigue mountain, followed by a heinous 10 hour bushwack through knee-deep isothermic snow in fatigue creek. Continue reading “Fatigue Mountain & Traverse *”
Lake Louise backcountry ski tour.
Via Ptarmigan Lake. Not the best skiing, hence the 1-star rating. Nonetheless, a fun ski-assisted, mildly technical winter scramble in ski boots! Continue reading “Brachiopod Mountain *”
Lake Louise backcountry ski touring.
A circumnavigation of Dolomite Peak, via Helen and Mosquito creeks. A mellow, skins-on kind of day. That being said, there are some significant slide paths and overhead hazards along the way. Don’t let your guard down!
Continue reading “Dolomite Circuit **”
Lake Louise backcountry ski touring.
Via Redoubt Lake and east ridge. A relatively safe summit for times of hazardous conditions; however, a long day! Continue reading “Unity Peak **”
Banff and Sunshine backcountry ski touring.
Via Healy Pass Hiking Trail.
Continue reading “Healy Pass Peak & Ramparts *”
Rogers Pass backcountry ski touring.
From Asulkan Hut. Not quite the Rockies, but still a great little tour from the hut, or a moderate day trip from the parking lot! Continue reading “Young’s Peak **”
Banff backcountry ski touring.
Via Pilot Mountain’s east drainage. A great outing, minus the long and heinous approach! Continue reading “Massive Mountain **”
Banff and Lake Louise backcountry ski touring.
Via Taylor Lake hiking trail. Awesome terrain! Continue reading “Panorama Ridge Couloirs ***”
Banff and Lake Louise backcountry ski touring.
Via Taylor Lake. Great day, would be even better in the spring! Continue reading “Mount Bell Couloir **”
Lake Louise backcountry ski touring.
Via ‘West Nile’ slopes above Mosquito Creek. Continue reading “Grand Daddy Couloir *”
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