Railroad Ridge Uptrack

Macdonald Railroad Ridge is a “skin fast, ski big” Rogers Pass uptrack. You climb a treed rib that funnels you quickly toward open alpine, with clean, intuitive travel in good visibility—and the kind of featureless, wind-battered vibe that can feel way bigger in a storm. Down low, the trees are tight and travel can be awkward. This side of the Pass often runs leaner, so expect thinner coverage, more firm layers, and generally trickier travel compared to the deeper-feeling zones—terrain management matters as much as turns.