Backcountry skiing was basically born here. Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains, with Yoho National Park to the east and the Purcell, Selkirk Mountains and famous Glacier National Park to the west, there’s no doubt Golden is the best place in the world to start your ski touring adventure. Whether you prefer easily accessible touring off Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, or aim for a history-rich wilderness experience at Rogers Pass, you can’t go wrong.
For more information on conditions and ski touring around Golden visit www.skiinggolden.com. For Rogers Pass information refer to the book Summits & Icefields by Chick Scott.