Experience Glacier National Park High on Adventure Glacier National Park is the birthplace of mountaineering
railway, to road building and railway engineering feats, to the
in North America with the first recreational technical climbs
modern avalanche mitigation measures of today, the route
recorded in 1888. While adventure seekers can still get their
through the pass brings Canada together as a nation. Explore
adrenalin going with technical mountaineering and glacier
Rogers Pass by car through snow sheds and steep avalanche
travel, today’s network of trails caters to all abilities ranging
terrain. Stop in at the Rogers Pass Discovery Centre to learn
from short, level strolls to ambitious climbs. Be inspired by
more about the triumphs and tragedies of travel through this
dramatic mountain views, humbled by giant ancient trees or
treacherous pass. And take a stroll along abandoned rail beds.
captivated by the secrets of the abandoned railway over Rogers Pass. This summer, visit the Beaver Valley to view the mosaic of
Winter Wonderland
burned and unburned forest left after the Prairie Hills wildfire,
Glacier National Park is legendary for its snowfall, attracting
in 2017. Look for new vegetation and wildflowers sprouting up
ski-touring enthusiasts from around the world with an array
among remnant stands of old growth forest. Be safe, please use
of glades, alpine bowls, and icefields. All ski destinations in
caution near burned areas as remaining trees can be unstable.
the park require knowledge of travel in avalanche terrain. If you plan to tour in Glacier, be aware that many areas of the
Major Rogers Route
park have restricted and prohibited access in winter. Please
Travel through time in Rogers Pass National Historic Site and
visit parkscanada.gc.ca/skirogerspass before you go. Skiers are
discover human courage and ingenuity. From the early trail
urged to wear avalanche transceivers, carry a shovel and probe,
blazing for the final link in Canada’s first trans-continental
and be prepared for self-rescue.
Abbott Ridge Trail, Photo Courtesy of Mari Omori
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