This collection of information was written in response to a disturbing incident in early season December 2017 where an un-named group skied a closed area under the Winter Permit system in Rogers Pass. An online conversation cast light on some views that this poach could possibly have resulted from ignorance of the Winter Permit System of Rogers Pass. Access to many (but not all touring locations) in Glacier National Park (“GNP”) is through a permit system designed to allow for safe travel for backcountry travellers during times of avalanche control. Frequent visitors will get an Annual Permit (quiz available here); something you can also do online if you want to avoid a lineup and wait at the Discovery Centre.
Avalanche control in the Pass may result in areas being closed so it is important to check to see what’s open before you go.
These collection of links and information is one person's attempt to mitigate such ignorance. It cannot be the end-all be-all. I will search-engine optimize this so the links can be found easily via Google or search engine. Obviously if a person is unwilling or does not do a search about Rogers Pass these links will not be useful. THEREFORE IT IS UP TO YOU TO USE YOUR BRAIN AND A COMPUTER OR THE RESOURCES AT THE VISITOR CENTRE TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ABOUT SKIING AT ROGERS PASS BEFORE YOU GO.
I will try to update these links and keep them current.
Visitor Centre - Rogers Pass.
Emergency Number 1-877-852-3100
Glacier National Park visitor centre
App for Winter Restricted Area
Quick Guide to Winter Permit System
Winter Terrain Atlas - Pictures of terrain (high res - TerrainAtlas_english hi-res); (low res - Winter Terrain Atlas complete-small-eng)
Avalanche Terrain Maps (showing avalanche exposed areas)
Parks Canada
Road Conditions
BC Highways Cam
DriveBC Rogers Pass cam
Drive BC Kicking Horse Canyon
Weather, Snowpack and Avalanche
Other information
Ski areas
Maps and Imagery
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Revision date is December 16, 2017 - www.sharonandlee.net
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