• Weekly avalanche conditions report
    Weekly Episode

    Avalanche Conditions Report

    Weekly snowpack summary covering Rogers Pass, the Selkirks and the Canadian Rockies. Published every Friday throughout the season.

    Listen Now →

    Weekly avalanche & safety updates throughout the season

  • BSC Guide Books
    Proprietary Content

    BSC Guide Books & Maps

    Researched and written by our team. Printed guides and georeferenced digital maps for Canada's best backcountry terrain.

    Shop the Store →

    Printed guides + georeferenced digital maps — all authored by BSC

  • BSC Membership

    Access 300+
    Full Routes

    Subscribe to Backcountry Skiing Canada and unlock complete route descriptions, trailhead details, approach beta, seasonal conditions and linked digital maps — for every route we've documented across Western Canada.

    • 300+ full route descriptions with trailheads, approach notes and descent options
    • Georeferenced digital maps — Gaia GPS and CalTopo compatible
    • ATES-rated and updated each season with current conditions beta
    • Support independent backcountry skiing content since 2009
    Subscribe to BSC Browse free content →

    Route details also available in BSC printed guidebooks

  • Know Before You Go

    Check Today's Forecast

    Real-time avalanche danger ratings updated daily by Avalanche Canada. Always check before heading out.

    View Forecast →

    Avalanche awareness saves lives

  • Know Before You Go

    Check Today's Forecast

    Real-time avalanche danger ratings updated daily by Avalanche Canada. Always check before heading out.

    View Forecast →

    240+ videos — gear reviews, conditions reports & backcountry edits

Mountain Hardwear Chuter 28 Pack - REVIEW

  • Online
    2013-03-22 11:32:27

    Mountain Hardwear Chuter 28 PackThe Mountain Hardware Chuter 28 is a versatile and smartly designed backpack for your extended day adventures on snow. Featuring some innovative design aspects while maintaining practical functionality, the Chuter 28 offers a great value in a comfortable package.

    Designed in conjunction with renowned ski mountaineer Andrew McLean of Utah, it’s clear the design team started from the ground up to incorporate many of McLean’s ideas (he did, after all, help design the Camalot and wire gate carabineers for Black Diamond). From the easily accessible “wet locker” avalanche gear compartment to the rear-entry main compartment (surprisingly missing on many mid-sized packs) to the bright orange interior (a useful visual clue your pack is open), the Chuter 28 is as functional as it is fashionable.


    Plenty more to read in the full review over here.

    Mountain Hardwear Chuter 28 Pack



  • 2013-03-22 14:41:32

    Is it possible to measure the ski carrying straps on the bag (for A-frame)?  I've got a particularly wide pair of ski's (128 waist) that don't fit into my current pack carrying system.  Kinda a pain really.
  • Online
    2013-03-22 16:39:35

    Hey 2wheeler, I measured them out to about 140cm but if you take into consideration the thickness of most skis I would say that the lower strap could accommodate a 130 ski width.