Backcountry Skiing

The Monashee mountains are known for deep powder and steep well-spaced tree skiing. While there are no formally developed ski touring areas, there is a vast landscape to explore.

The Gorge Ski Touring Association is working to advocate for backcountry ski touringe in the Gorge creek area by building strong community relationships with local user groups, industry and community partners.

Always read and obey posted signs, warnings, and closure notices. VHF radio frequencies are posted at km 0 of all forest service road and proper radio use is highly recommended on winter maintained roads, 24h a day 7 days a week. Listening is more important than talking. "Loaded" (Down) traffic has the right of way. Only use authorized roads and routes. Always read and obey posted signs, warnings, and closures.

Notices 
As of October 31 2023, The Craigellachie Anstey – Gorge (0839.01) "Gorge Road” REQUIRES 2 way radios 7 days a week between Oct 31st and May 1st. No exceptions. Restrictions subject to change on short notice. The District will monitor road conditions and may change restrictions immediately.

• Use of 2-way radio systems will be required from October 31 – May 1 in order to coordinate the movement of traffic.
• The specified radio frequency to be used on portions of forest service roads is: Resource Road Channel RR-9
• A person must not operate a vehicle contrary to a traffic control device.

As of October 28, 2023, the Gorge Road will only be ploughed to km 3 by K3 Catski. They will do their best to create as much room as possible for parking and unloading at km 3. Parking is very limited. Please park and unload off the road and give room for others to do the same. Parking is limited along Lybarger Rd as well; please respect local residents’ access and park well off the road. It is illegal to sled on a plowed road, which means that parking on Lybarger and sledding up the Gorge Road should not be done under any circumstances. When sledding up an unplowed road, please practice good etiquette: keep a steady throttle and no carving, to slow the growth of the whoops.

Step lightly. You are in Secwépemc territory. Respect the land and water. Leave no trace. Be prepared, know your limits, and travel within your experience level. All backcountry wilderness travel is inherently dangerous. Backcountry travelers should ensure they have the training, knowledge and equipment sufficient for the activity and conditions.

Backcountry wilderness links:

• Gorge Skitouring Association – gorgeskitouringassoc.ca
• Avalanche Canada – avalanche.ca
• Adventure Smart – adventuresmart.ca 
• Leave No Trace Canada – leavenotrace.ca 
• K3 Cat Skiing – k3catski.com
• Mustang Cat Skiing – mustangpowder.com
• Eagle Pass Heli Ski – eaglepassheliskiing.com
• Monashee Powder Cats – monasheepowder.com