The Canadian Rockies have everything ski tourers look for - reliable and cold snow, huge terrain and easy access. All of these ski tours demonstrate those traits and each one can be done as a single day trip from a major road.
LessThe northwest face of Pattison is a fairly good entry-level steep skiing run. A popular route that is accessible via Blackhomb Glacier, it requires long traverses through rugged summit terrain to reach couloirs with good visibility and relatively simple, straightforward descents.
The Aussie Couloir is a classic route in southwest British Columbia. The couloir runs for 450 metres and is 45 degrees from top to bottom, making for a huge line with a ton of superb skiing. Its proximity to Keith's Hut makes it a fairly straightforward two-day trip, but it can also be done in one big day.
A Selkirk classic big mountain slide path, this route is found at a lower elevation than most big slide paths in Rogers Pass. The chute begins at treeline & is a viable option if alpine avalanche conditions are a concern. But don't get cocky - this is a serious line that can rip really big in the wrong conditions!
The north bowl of Mount Cheops is a quick and easy jaunt from the visitor center at the Rogers Pass Summit. This low-commitment line delivers excellent skiing with a terrific long run out. Starting early is recommended as the route gets tracked out quickly. While the valley base is unrestricted, the south side where Cheops sits is not. You will need to do your due diligence and go through the proper Parks Permit system to ski this line.
A mini traverse that gets you up high in the Selkirk Mountains around Roger's Pass, BC. Combine it with a summit attempt on Little Sifton & you have the makings of an epic day out. The views are jaw dropping. Good weather & stable avalanche conditions are a must.
A one day, high alpine traverse that circumnavigates Mt Tupper in Roger's Pass. High alpine passes, glacier descents & an incredible descent down the Connaught avalanche slide path. Bring your camera because the scenery is jaw-dropping! Good visibility & stable avalanche conditions are a must!
A long ski tour that takes you across some incredible terrain including the French and Haig glaciers, with beautiful views of the Peter Lougheed range and Height of the Rockies provincial park. This route requires glacier travel equipment if the snowpack is shallow.