Logo
    Show
    Hide
    Login
    Close

    SITE LOGIN

    • Forgot your password?

    Register

    New Ski Touring Maps and Guides
    • REVIEWS
      • Ski Gear
        • Skis
        • Boots
        • Bindings
        • Climbing Skins
        • Poles
        • Snowboards
      • Clothing
        • Hard Shells
        • Soft Shells
        • Insulation
        • Mid Layers
        • Base Layers
        • Gloves
        • Socks
      • Accessories
        • Safety Gear
        • Goggles and Helmets
        • Ski Touring Packs
        • Ski Boxes and Bags
        • Sleeping Bags - 4 Season
        • Technology
        • Sunglasses
        • Insoles & Braces
        • Books
      • Off-Season Gear
        • Hiking
          • Rain Shells
          • Day Packs
          • Apparel
          • Footwear
          • Safety
        • Camping
          • Backpacks
          • Sleeping Bags
          • Sleeping Pads
          • Tents
          • Coolers / Cooking
          • Furniture / Storage
          • Lighting / Power
        • Biking
        • Paddling
        • Climbing
        • Mountaineering
        • Running
      • Lifestyle
      • Lodges and Accommodation
      • Nutrition
      • Manufacturers
      • Destinations
      • Training
      • Gear of the Year
      • Best New Summer Gear
        • Best New Summer Gear 2022
        • Best New Summer Gear 2023
        • Best New Summer Gear 2021
        • Best New Summer Gear 2020
      • Holiday Gift Guide
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2022
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2021
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2020
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2019
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2018
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2017
        • Holiday Gift Guide 2016
      • Pro Skier Interviews
    • FORUMS
    • STORE
      • Guides & Maps
      • Gear Deals
        • Alpine Touring Boots
        • Backcountry Skis
        • Alpine Touring Bindings
        • Backcountry Accessories
        • Off-Season Gear
        • Climbing Skins
    • ROUTES
    • LODGING
      • Coast Mountains
      • Interior Mountains
      • Rocky Mountains
    • VIDEOS
      • 2022/23 Gear Reviews
      • 2021/22 Gear Reviews
      • 2020/21 Gear Reviews
      • 2019/20 Gear Reviews
      • 2018/19 Gear Reviews
      • 2017/18 Gear Reviews
      • 2016/17 Gear Reviews
      • 2015/16 Gear Reviews
      • 2014/15 Gear Reviews
      • 2013/14 Gear Reviews
      • 2012/13 Gear Reviews
      • 2011/12 Gear Reviews
      • 2020 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2019 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2018 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2017 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2017 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2016 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2016 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2015 SIA Show
      • 2014 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2013 SIA Show
      • 2012 Outdoor Retailer
      • Tips and Tricks
      • Backcountry Skiing
    • SAFETY
      • Plan Ahead
      • Equipment
      • Resources
      • Avalanche Skills Training
      • Managing warmth & heat loss
    • ABOUT
      • Advertise
      • Glossary
      • Contact Us
    • REVIEWS
      • Ski Gear
      • Clothing
      • Accessories
      • Off-Season Gear
      • Lifestyle
      • Lodges and Accommodation
      • Nutrition
      • Manufacturers
      • Destinations
      • Training
      • Gear of the Year
      • Best New Summer Gear
      • Holiday Gift Guide
      • Pro Skier Interviews
    • FORUMS
    • STORE
      • Guides & Maps
      • Gear Deals
    • ROUTES
    • LODGING
      • Coast Mountains
      • Interior Mountains
      • Rocky Mountains
    • VIDEOS
      • 2022/23 Gear Reviews
      • 2021/22 Gear Reviews
      • 2020/21 Gear Reviews
      • 2019/20 Gear Reviews
      • 2018/19 Gear Reviews
      • 2017/18 Gear Reviews
      • 2016/17 Gear Reviews
      • 2015/16 Gear Reviews
      • 2014/15 Gear Reviews
      • 2013/14 Gear Reviews
      • 2012/13 Gear Reviews
      • 2011/12 Gear Reviews
      • 2020 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2019 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2018 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2017 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2017 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2016 Outdoor Presscamp
      • 2016 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2015 SIA Show
      • 2014 Outdoor Retailer
      • 2013 SIA Show
      • 2012 Outdoor Retailer
      • Tips and Tricks
      • Backcountry Skiing
    • SAFETY
      • Plan Ahead
      • Equipment
      • Resources
      • Avalanche Skills Training
      • Managing warmth & heat loss
    • ABOUT
      • Advertise
      • Glossary
      • Contact Us

    HOTTEST REVIEWS


    Best Rain Jackets Yeti Load-out GoBox 30 Giro Manifest Bike Helmet Best New Summer Apparel Dometic Powered Cooler Best New Camping Gear Body Glove Performer SUP

    VIDEOS YOU'LL LIKE


    Best Gear of Summer Body Glove Performer 2023 Surftech Alta Air Travel SUP Best New Accessories SIC Okeanos Air SUP The FUTURELIGHT Jacket Body Glove Performer 2022

    NEWSLETTER SIGNUP

    Unsubscribe
    avalanche canada
    backcountry skiing utah
    Rivers Ocean and Mountains
    • Home
    • »
    • Forum
    • »
    • Touring Locations
    • »
    • Interior Mountains
    • »
    • Purcell Mountains

    FORUMS

    Here’s your chance to tell everyone about everything and anything to do with backcountry skiing. Follow the simple steps to register and WHAMMY, you’re in. If you are pulling your hair out with frustration, have a look at the help forums for answers or take a pause and drop us an email at: info (at) backcountryskiingcanada.com. We’ll do our best to help out as soon as we can (but all bets are off on a powder day, obviously).  


    Purcell Mountains

    • RSS
    • Subscribe
    • Search:
    Topics
    • Filter By:
    Farnham Conditions Report
    Farnham Conditions Report
    2017-07-30
    By Bushwhacker
    One of the many relatively pointless activities I enjoy is trying to ski in every month of the year. Preferably in powder, but sadly...
    replies
    0
    views
    4399
    By Bushwhacker
    2017-07-30
    Powder Creek Lodge Opening Early!
    Powder Creek Lodge Opening Early!
    2016-11-11
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Powder Creek Lodge Opening Early! Interested in some Kootenay Cold Smoke??? We just returned from a recon mission to the lodge. Snowpack 120cm at...
    replies
    0
    views
    2677
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2016-11-11
    Backcountry Skiing Jumbo
    Backcountry Skiing Jumbo
    2016-11-11
    By KootPow
    My phone alarm went off at 5:00am. I jumped out of bed, quickly brushed my teeth and started packing. I couldn’t pack the night before...
    replies
    0
    views
    4235
    By KootPow
    2016-11-11
    Jumbo Access - Snowmobile
    2016-10-11
    By Scott Martel
    Planning an early season trip to Jumbo. Does anyone know of someone who you can pay to sled you to the trailhead? If so is there a number or...
    replies
    0
    views
    2928
    By Scott Martel
    2016-10-11
    Jumbo Pass - Wild and Deep
    Jumbo Pass - Wild and Deep
    2016-01-28
    By Zorba
    Our intrepid crew spent January 18 to 22, 2016, skiing our butts off and staying in the comfortable Jumbo Cabin located at Jumbo Pass, British...
    replies
    0
    views
    11137
    By Zorba
    2016-01-28
    Last-minute special for Powder Creek Lodge!
    2015-12-06
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Last minute offer! Powder Creek Lodge has 5 spots open for an add-on week Dec 12-19th for only $850 per-person (plus GST, self-guided,...
    replies
    0
    views
    2100
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2015-12-06
    Women's Ski & Yoga Week at Powder Creek
    2015-11-26
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Women's Ski & Yoga Week at Powder Creek Lodge April 16-23, 2016 guided/catered/yoga instructor Check it out...
    replies
    0
    views
    2460
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    2015-11-26
    Snow in June on Mount Loki
    Snow in June on Mount Loki
    2015-06-18
    By admin
    Loki is a prominent fixture on the East side of Kootenay Lake directly across from Kaslo. With it’s Everest looking summit ridge rising head...
    replies
    0
    views
    6237
    By admin
    2015-06-18
    First turns of the season at Monica Meadows Oct 25
    First turns of the season at Monica Meadows Oct 25
    2014-11-04
    By goinupthegranby
    After much deliberation about where we could seek some ambitiously early turns without imposing rather sketchy October glacier travel or barely...
    replies
    1
    views
    4103
    By admin02
    2014-11-05
    Big News from Powder Creek Lodge!
    Big News from Powder Creek Lodge!
    2014-09-17
    By Powder Creek Lodge
    Hello Powderhounds!  Shelley and I are stoked to be taking over the ownership and day-to-day operations of Powder Creek Backcountry Ski &...
    replies
    1
    views
    4301
    By admin
    2014-09-17
    Rab Soap Box Comp Prizes
    Rab Soap Box Comp Prizes
    2014-06-13
    By Wayo
    Thank you so much Rab and Backcountry Skiing Canada for the awsome jacket and shirt. I appreciate the effort that went into this competition...
    replies
    0
    views
    2373
    By Wayo
    2014-06-13
    McMurdo Hut
    McMurdo Hut
    2014-05-02
    By matosan
    Spent a few days in April at McMurdo Hut enjoying a mix of great weather, good powder, and good friends. Skied off the summit of summit of Cony...
    replies
    0
    views
    6051
    By matosan
    2014-05-02
    Soap Box Comp- Steep & Deep: Finding Paradise In My Backyard
    2014-03-29
    By Wayo
    Steep And Deep: Finding Paradise In My Backyard By Pueo Tinglin   I had always wanted to go snowboarding in Alaska. In all the pro ski...
    replies
    1
    views
    3355
    By Wayo
    2014-03-29
    Forster creek in Dave White Hut
    2014-03-28
    By claudebrochu
    Thanks to Columbia Valley Hut Society ( CVHS) for the opportunity to stay 4 nights in this hut. Good enough for 3 guys. A lot of snow for a lot of...
    replies
    0
    views
    4912
    By claudebrochu
    2014-03-28
    Steep And Deep: Finding Paradise In My Backyard
    2014-03-27
    By Wayo
    Steep And Deep: Finding Paradise In My Backyard By Pueo...
    replies
    1
    views
    2914
    By Wayo
    2014-03-27
    Mt Heather Epic -SOAP BOX COMP
    Mt Heather Epic -SOAP BOX COMP
    2014-03-09
    By angrysasquatch
    Just finished up an epic ski to Heather Mountain in the Dogtooth range. No snowmobiles, just long slogging suffering. Epic, as in it was 13hrs of...
    replies
    0
    views
    3535
    By angrysasquatch
    2014-03-09
    Infernal Howl Soap Box Comp
    2014-02-19
    By matosan
    My best days on skis always involve exploration. This was another one of those days. Great weather and a group keen to check out new terrain. We...
    replies
    0
    views
    2573
    By matosan
    2014-02-19
    Kimberley Backcountry 2013-2014
    2014-02-19
    By matosan
    2013-2014 turned out to be a great year for backcountry skiing the Purcells. Here's a short recap from the season of touring in the...
    replies
    0
    views
    5184
    By matosan
    2014-02-19
    Mt Aqualung Soap Box Comp
    2014-02-19
    By matosan
    Another good day touring out of Kimberley. The original goal was to tour up into an area none of us had previously checked out. Unfortunately the...
    replies
    0
    views
    2669
    By matosan
    2014-02-19
    Lustrous Peak Soap Box Comp
    2014-02-19
    By matosan
    Yet another good adventure ski touring from Kimberley. I don't usually rally for ski touring once it gets down to -20, but with bomber avi and...
    replies
    0
    views
    3117
    By matosan
    2014-02-19

    We built this backcountry skiing community for you, the passionate skier, and hope you enjoy the hard work we put into all the reviews, routes, videos, and posts we create. It’s been free from day one but that doesn’t mean it’s not a valuable resource. If you enjoy this website and value the content we create for you, then please support Backcountry Skiing Canada by donating today or by clicking on those sponsor ads and 'Buy Now' links at the bottom of the reviews. Thank you!

    • Terms of Use
    • Privacy Policy

    Copyright © 2022-23 Backcountry Skiing Canada. All Rights Reserved.