Cheops North #5 (North Bowl)

Cheops North #5 drops into the North Bowl on the north side of Mount Cheops in Rogers Pass, inside Glacier National Park. From the standard Cheops uptrack, continue along the north ridge until you can safely scope the line from just back of the corniced edge, then trend into the broader bowl rather than the tighter neighboring couloirs.

The run is a longer, more moderate option than the adjacent tight couloirs, with a noticeable rollover near the top that deserves a proper look before you commit. Expect cornices along the ridge and watch for wind loading and cross-loading around the convexity; many parties dig a quick hand pit or small test slope near the start to confirm stability before dropping.

Below the rollover the line opens into a wider north-facing bowl that usually holds cold, chalky snow and skis well for strong intermediate tourers who are comfortable with sustained steeps. Manage sluff carefully in the upper third and avoid being pulled into any terrain traps or gullies; trend toward your planned exit early rather than chasing fall line too low.