Arc'teryx Presents: The Pass

This Arc’teryx film journeys deep into the heart of Rogers Pass—a treacherous corridor in British Columbia where the Trans-Canada Highway and Canadian Pacific Railway thread beneath 134 avalanche paths that unleash over 2,000 slides each winter. Once off-limits to ski touring, Rogers Pass skiing is now made possible through a complex avalanche control program managed by Parks Canada, the Canadian Armed Forces, and a unique winter permit system. This 12-minute documentary reveals the untold story behind that system’s creation and the women who helped shape it. At the center are Sylvia Forest and Danyelle Magnan—two trailblazing figures in the realms of avalanche safety and backcountry skiing. Sylvia, a pioneer in mountain rescue and guiding in the Selkirk Mountains, was instrumental in establishing the winter permit system in 1995. She later mentored Danyelle Magnan, who became the first woman on the elite Rogers Pass avalanche forecasting team. Reuniting for a ski tour in Glacier National Park after a decade, their story unfolds across the dramatic snowscapes between Revelstoke and Golden, BC, and highlights the powerful evolution of Rogers Pass CP Rail safety, avalanche control, and the quiet revolution changing mountain culture. A moving entry in the Arc’teryx film catalog, it celebrates legacy, leadership, and resilience in one of Canada’s most dangerous and iconic alpine environments. 🛒 Shop Arc'teryx: https://arcteryx.com/ LIST OF TALENT: Name: Danyellye Magnan Role