The Best Places For Backcountry Skiing In Canada

For the true powder skiing addict there is no better way to get your fix than to go Backcountry Skiing, and no better place than British Columbia Canada. we may not have invented Backcountry Skiing or ski touring as some refer to it, however we did invent Heliskiing in 1965 in the Bugaboos (by Hans Gmoser of Canadian Mountain Holidays) and ten years later in 1975 cat skiing (by Allan Drury of Selkirk Wilderness Cat Skiing). While cat and heli skiing are definitely incredible experiences some would say that their cost and environmental impact are prohibitive to us common folk. Luckily you can get into Backcountry skiing for a reasonable investment and once you have the gear and knowledge you are good to go for many, many years. Not only is backcountry skiing inexpensive and good for your health - it can get you too many remote locations far away from crowds and mechanized skiing operations.

The best backcountry skiing can be found in the Interior Mountains of British Columbia, most people think the Rockies is where all the Backcountry Skiing is located but there are limited possibilities due to its Mountain structure, limited snow pack and limited high alpine trees - which all add up to provide unstable avalanche conditions. You have to be aware that in Backcountry skiing you are on your own so you need an AST avalanche course and standard avalanche gear (probe, beacon, and shovel). That is unless of course you have the money to hire a professional ACMG guide to help keep you safe out there.

With so many backcountry Skiing operations to choose from in such a close proximity to each other it has provided for a diverse collection of skiing experiences. Each backcountry skiing region offers a very different experience, from the amount of ski able acres, depth of snow pack, and elevation of skiing and difficulty of terrain. The possibilities are endless.

Most mountain ski towns like Rossland, Nelson, Golden, Smithers, Revelstoke, Terrace and Whistler all have back country skiing [that’s backcountry skiing that is lift accessed from a ski hill] within reach. Farther field areas such as Kootenay Pass or Rogers Pass allow skiers to access high alpine regions from the convenience of highway - a few hours of walking and you are at 9,000 feet with over 4,000 feet of incredible turns waiting for you and your friends.

Where ever you decide to go backcountry skiing you will be assured of a unique wilderness experience that enables you to ski deep uncrowded powder lines while being totally immersed in nature and the solitude of the mountains. To experience backcountry skiing you need to be a solid intermediate skier with some powder skiing experience, have all of the correct avalanche gear (and know how to use it) and the company of an experienced group to venture out with, and of course a good healthy sense of adventure.
Since there are so many choices when it comes to backcountry skiing it is helpful to have a resource such as www.backcountryskiingcanada.com - they take the guess work out of when and where to go backcountry skiing. You can find out all the stats of each region (elevations gain, topographical map, time required and Canadian Avalanche Association Avalanche Terrain Evaluation Scale or ATES rating). You can also view route photos and videos, see who currently has the best powder, or simply connect with other like minded people in their forums. Stay connected, get informed and play safe by joining the www.backcountryskiingcanada.com community today! - and get out there and get some bottomless powder lines backcountry skiing in Canada.

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