Where the Selkirks
meet their guide.
IFMGA/ACMG certified mountain guiding — ski touring and alpine climbing in Canada's most spectacular backcountry.
Two seasons.
One world-class backyard.
Rogers Pass and Revelstoke offer world class ski touring in winter and unparalleled alpine climbing in summer. Brad guides both with the same expertise and care — the Selkirks and Monashees are his home ranges.
Rogers Pass & Revelstoke
Ski Touring
10m+ annual snowfall. 1,200m+ of vert per day. Massive bowls, steep couloirs, and ancient forests accessible from the highway.
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Alpine Climbing
Rogers Pass, the Bugaboos, the Rockies, and the Coast Range. IFMGA guided ascents of Western Canada's most iconic peaks.
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Rogers Pass Ski Touring
World-class ski touring in Glacier National Park. Day tours and multi-day trips in Canada's backcountry skiing capital.
Revelstoke Ski Touring
Deep powder in the Monashees. Complex, rewarding terrain for intermediate to expert tourers — Revelstoke's legendary backcountry.
Alpine Climbing
Rogers Pass Alpine Climbing, the Bugaboos, the Rockies and more. IFMGA guided ascents. Minimum 2 days recommended.
Rock & Multi-pitch Climbing
Squamish, Skaha, and Revelstoke's Waterworld. Canada's finest rock routes with an experienced local guide.
Revelstoke, BC
Passionate about the mountains.
Brad Schalles is an IFMGA/ACMG certified Mountain Guide based in Revelstoke, BC — one of the world's most celebrated mountain towns. He is also trained as a Wilderness First Responder and trained in avalanche forecasting by the Canadian Avalanche Association.
Whether you're new to ski touring or seeking assistance on a remote multi-day traverse, Brad is a confident, supportive guide whose goal is for you to have a safe and memorable experience. He has skied and climbed extensively — from the Alps in France and Patagonia in Argentina, to the mountain ranges of western Canada — and is proud to call Revelstoke home.
"Just wanted to say thanks. I've been out with many guides and you really provided us with an amazing and safe experience in the beautiful mountains around you."— Ski touring guest
The Selkirks & Monashees.
Two of British Columbia's most storied mountain ranges — famous for deep snowfall, technical peaks, ancient old-growth forests, and a skiing and climbing history that spans over a century.
Rogers Pass
Located in Glacier National Park, 45 minutes east of Revelstoke along the Trans-Canada Highway. Canada's backcountry skiing capital and home to iconic alpine objectives like Mt Sir Donald and the Swiss Peaks Traverse. 10m+ annual snowfall. Winter permit required.
Revelstoke Backcountry
The terrain surrounding Revelstoke is no joke — complex, demanding, and extraordinary. From the alpine bowls above Revelstoke Mountain Resort to the deep Monashee valleys, every day out here is one to be remembered. No low-hanging fruit, just remarkable mountains.
Bugaboos, Rockies & Coast
Brad has guided alpine climbing in many of Canada's classic destinations: the Bugaboos, the Rockies, and the Coast Range. Rock climbing trips available in Squamish, Skaha, and the Revelstoke crags. Ask about custom objectives.