This website is dedicated to uncovering the historical significance of the Rogers Pass avalanche of 1910. As an accompaniment to the 2025 documentary film 1910: The Uncovering, we hope that you will discover more of the story and find answers to questions you might have. We aim to honour the memory of those lost and explore the profound impact of this event on our collective history. Join us in our mission to educate and inspire further research into this pivotal moment in Canadian history.
For many years the only transportation link across Canada was one railway line. This tenuous ribbon of steel was built through high, snowy, and unpredictable mountains. The tragic avalanche that occurred at the Rogers Pass summit in March of 1910 remains Canada's deadliest. 58 railway workers, majority Japanese died while attempting to clear a snow slide from the tracks when another larger avalanche struck from the other side in the middle of the dark night. This documentary project also delves into the lives of two unlikely friends today, a downtown Vancouver businessman, and a Japanese-born ski guide brought together by their need for purpose, healing, and a shared passion for researching the mysteries and injustices of this event. During production, the team was surprised with a visit by a 1910 victim’s great grandson from Tokyo.
1910: The Uncovering is a documentary film by Chad Townsend, having its world premiere at the 2025 Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival.
The documentary explores the tragic avalanche at Rogers Pass in March 1910, which became Canada's deadliest event, taking the lives of 58 railway workers, predominantly Japanese.
The documentary is directed by Chad Townsend.
This website offers additional historical information related to the avalanche and the lives impacted by it for those interested in deeper exploration. More great resources can be found at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives and the Revelstoke Railway Museum.
Yes, you can reach out through our contact form available on the website.
Details on screenings or viewing options can be found on the Screenings section of the Film page..
The documentary features the stories of Morgan Brewster and Tomoaki Fujimura.