General FAQ
How are the books divided?
The Trans-Canada Highway is the dividing line of the two books. All terrain on the north side of the highway is included in Rogers Pass North. All terrain that’s south of the highway is included in Rogers Pass South.
What is the quality of your products?
All of our products are of the highest-quality. Not only the materials but, the design, creation, editing, manufacturing and delivery of GeoBackcountry products are executed without compromises—our promise to you!
GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass Map is pressed with Yupo synthetic paper. It’s the highest-quality, most durable synthetic paper available. Yupo is difficult to work with, requiring a specialized, experienced professional printer for optimum results.
Hemlock prints the GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass Map in British Columbia, Canada.
GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass North & South books feature a Kallima C1S FSC, 12 pt. (white) soft cover that’s Gloss Layflat laminated and Anthem Plus Satin FSC, 80 lb. (white) text paper, all printed in full-colour. The Wire-O used to bind the books is high-grade stainless steel.
Friesens prints the GeoBackcountry Rogers Pass North & South books in Manitoba, Canada.
Where can I buy your products?
Our products are available in our Online Store and from these retailers across Canada.
Do I need to set up an account to place an order?
No.
Where can I learn about shipping info?
Visit the Shipping FAQ page for details.
Do you offer signed books?
Yes. You can choose either signed or unsigned copies at checkout. There is no additional charge for signed copies.
I’m a retailer. Do you offer wholesale accounts?
Yes. Please contact us with a brief description of your business as well as the products and quantities that you’re interested in.
Who is your book printer?
Friesens • Altona, Manitoba
Who is your map printer?
Hemlock Printers • Burnaby, British Columbia
Who does your design and layout?
Douglas Sproul is owner, researcher, authour, developer, designer, publisher, distributor and dishwasher of GeoBackcountry and Uptrack Publishing.
Can I hire you to design my book or map?
Sorry, Douglas only works on his own projects.
What is the Parks Canada Winter Permit System?
Large areas of Glacier National Park are CLOSED for avalanche control using EXPLOSIVES.
“Parks Canada and Canadian Forces operate the world’s largest mobile avalanche control program to keep the Trans-Canada Highway and the Canadian Pacific Railway open through Rogers Pass. If you plan to tour in Glacier National Park, be aware that many areas of the park have restricted and prohibited access in winter — which are defined and managed within the Winter Permit System, a component of the highway avalanche control program.”
— Parks Canada
Please visit Parks Canada to familiarize yourself with the Winter Permit System before using these books and map.
Non-compliance will threaten the future of the Winter Permit System.