144 m away
The Couloir

Starting on the summit of the Ramshead and heading the major drainage gully to the north, dropping down to Leatherbarrel Creek
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 360 m
The most vertical you will find in the valley, following the western spur from the Ramshead.
Freeride Skiing Moderate
From the top of the Ramshead you will find that the spur is relatively narrow, and although there is steeper terrain to the north of the marked run, it can hold less sun as a result of the northerly aspect, meanwhile the runs to the south of the spur holds the snow better as well as more sporadic vegetation. Once you hit the tree line, three major clearings through the trees can be identified fairly easily, as the run tracks down to Leatherbarrel Creek. This run can often hold the best snow and has the most vertical in the valley, and is an absolute gem. Follow the Leatherbarrel return route from the map to return to Townsend, skinning back up the valley, although skinning/boot packing up Golden Gully has been done.
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
144 m away
Starting on the summit of the Ramshead and heading the major drainage gully to the north, dropping down to Leatherbarrel Creek
Difficult Freeride Skiing
487 m away
Golden rocks at the top of a continuous fall line down to Leatherbarrel Creek, provides some fantastic skiing with options from the Ramshead into the gully.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
588 m away
Steep and rocky, leading into a more open bowl down to Leatherbarrel Creek
Severe Freeride Skiing
689 m away
A great entry run into the backcountry with a relatively gentle gradient, above and below the tree line, featuring nicely spaced gums lower down for some tree skiing.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.2 km away
Further south down the valley from the likes of The Spur, this run provides some nice turns amongst the trees down to Leatherbarrel Creek
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.6 km away
A local favourite, dropping 400 vertical metres not too far from Thredbo dropping down to Dead Horse Gap car park.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.8 km away
A relatively featureless and faceless area, providing a nice gentle pitch rolling into steeper terrain towards Leatherbarrel creek
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.8 km away
Your choice of one of two gullies heading east from Simkin Peak
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.9 km away
The rocky peak drops into mellow gladed terrain, which holds the snow tremendously well
Moderate Freeride Skiing
2 km away
Dropping sharply towards the north east of the Northern Twin Hump, this rolls down and mellows before hitting Leatherbarrel Creek.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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