About Rogers Pass: Rogers Pass gets so much snow that avalanches are a constant danger. Special teams set off controlled avalanches to keep the highway safe. It is a magnet for backcountry skiers chasing deep snow. So much snow falls that crews trigger safe avalanches to protect the road

Location: The Selkirk Mountains of British Columbia, Canada · Country: Canada · Yearly Snow: Around 10 m (33 ft) or more of snow a year · Why So Snowy: Storms pile up against steep mountains along the pass · Nature: Steep, forested peaks deep in snow all winter · Notable Feature: One of the most avalanche-controlled roads in the world · Safety: Teams work to keep its highway safe from avalanches · World Rank: One of the snowiest places in Canada