About Gold

This page shows the current backcountry snow report, avalanche forecast, and weather conditions for Gold. Check the danger rating, field observations, and Doctor's Orders summary above before heading out.

The Gold Range is a distinct sub-mountain range within the Monashee Mountains. While the Monashees stretch from near Valemount all the way down into Washington State, the Gold Range is the specific "rib" that runs along the western shore of the Columbia River and Upper Arrow Lake, directly across from Revelstoke. ​Here are the key peaks in that subregion and their relationship to the broader Monashee chain: ​Key Peaks of the Gold Range ​Mount Begbie (2,732m): The most iconic peak in the range. Its triple-glaciated silhouette dominates the Revelstoke skyline. It serves as the "gateway" to the Gold Range and is a prime example of the rugged, gneissic rock characteristic of the Monashees. ​Mount Macpherson (2,427m): Located immediately south of Revelstoke, this peak is a hub for backcountry skiing and mountain biking. It represents the lower, more accessible northern tip of the Gold Range before the terrain climbs into more remote alpine. ​Mount Tilley (2,649m): Situated just southwest of Begbie, Tilley is part of the high-alpine core of the subregion. It is often used as a benchmark for weather and snowpack observations in the northern Gold Range. ​Mount Thor (2,333m): Found further south near Shelter Bay, Thor is famous for its massive vertical walls. It highlights the dramatic uplift and deep glacial carving that define the Monashee landscape. ​Mount Odin (2,970m): The highest peak in the Gold Range. Located further south, Odin represents the "true" Monashee high alpine—extremely remote, heavily glaciated, and subject to intense precipitation from Pacific moisture.

Terrain within this zone includes: Begbie, Macpherson, Tilly, Thor, Odin, Gold Range, Revelstoke, Arrow Lake.