Ravens #1

Ravens are Rogers Pass storm line dropping toward the Asulkan side, usually skied when visibility is poor and the alpine is nuked. Expect a mix of open glades and short, steeper rolls with some small benches; the upper start is more exposed to wind effect, while the lower fans hold the best quality snow once the pack is well settled and deep.

From the Asulkan parking, follow the Asulkan Valley skintrack, then branch toward the Ravens ridge as per current local uptrack. The descent line is obvious once you are on the feature, but it feeds into terrain that can feel committing in poor light, so track your entry carefully on the way up and avoid blindly chasing other people’s skintrack without your own terrain picture.

This slope sits in classic Rogers Pass avalanche terrain with overhead start zones and cross-loading from prevailing winds. Watch for wind slab on convex rolls, thin spots around small trees and rocks, and the potential to be pushed into lower gully features that can act as terrain traps. Treat the “tracked = safe” illusion with suspicion; stability can change fast here during and right after storms.

Ravens #1 lies inside Glacier National Park’s Winter Permit System. You must hold a valid Annual or Daily Winter Permit, respect daily area openings/closures, and park only in designated winter parking signed by Parks Canada. Check the Rogers Pass bulletin, Winter Permit map, and daily updates before committing to the tour, and carry full avalanche rescue gear plus the usual Rogers Pass margin for weather and visibility. More info: Parks Canada – Rogers Pass winter permits.