Revelstoke RMR Backcountry or Rogers Pass Private Guide

All skiers will be required to read, understand and sign a paper copy of our waiver. 

Our single day Private Backcountry Tour exploring the local backcountry terrain specifically catering to your stye and your goals in a private group/private guide format. 

This one day private trip is custom guided ski-touring / split-boarding utilizing RMR's lift system to access the backcountry touring terrain or an experiential fully human powered backcountry tour at Rogers Pass or a custom instructional introduction to the area's backcountry terrain. 

RBG's team of ACMG and IFMGA Certified guides will take you on a private group tour exploring the Revelstoke Backcountry or Rogers Pass with the local experts. 

Our RMR backcountry tours explore Montana Bowl, Kokanee Bowl and beyond on a full day ski tour, while our tours at Rogers Pass typically involve 1200m of climbing and visit area classics. 

All packages include:

• Private IFMGA Mountain Guide or ACMG Ski Guide 

• Backcountry Safety Training and Terrain Orientation

• Avalanche Safety Equipment (Mammut Barryvox Element, Probe, Shovel)

ITINERARY

We'll meet in the Revelation Goldola Plaza or Rogers Pass Discovery Center at Revelstoke Mountain Resort with ski / snowboard boots on and dressed for a day of backcountry skiing.

There we'll cover the following:

1. Meet your guide(s) and get a brief overview of the day
2. Sign Waiver and Assumption of Risk Form
3. Issue avalanche safety equipment
4. Pack and check equipment

8:30am - 3:30pm After a backcountry safety and companion rescue review, we'll spend the day exploring the backcountry in a custom guided itinerary based on group ability and current snowpack conditions.

Guests should be strong intermediate skiers or expert snowboarders in above average physical condition ready to ascend up to 3.5 hours total throughout the day. 

Heli assisted tours, Rogers Pass Tours and Local Revelstoke Tours will meet at alternate locations. Your guides will confirm meeting time and place before your tour. Plan for a full day tour generally meeting no earlier than 730am and finishing before 4pm 

Required equipment:

• Touring Skis or Splitboard and Skins 

• Lift Ticket or Seasons Pass to RMR (for rmr based tours) (Available with your booking)

• Poles (adjustable or fixed length with powder baskets)

• Warm hat

• Goggles

• Backpack (25 - 40L)

• Helmet (recommended)

• Additional insulating layer 

• Water (1 - 2L)

• 2 pairs of gloves (one light pair for uphill and a warmer pair for downhill)

• Sunglasses and Uphill Hat (helmet stays stowed for uphill)

• Additional Snack Food (bars, specialty snacks, etc.)