3 m away
Townsend West Gully

Heading west off the summit of Townsend this drops into the bowl left towards Abbott Peak
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 493 m
From the summit of Townsend, this run provides 500 metres of continuous fall line, some of the highest on the range
Freeride Skiing Difficult
The West Face provides an incredible mix of skiing and views when conditions are right. Exposed to the Westerly wind, powdery conditions are rare, yet in spring or if you are lucky enough to catch one, this run can be an incredible addition to your day. Although the snow doesn't hold as well as the gully, the wide open slope, which gives way to sparse vegetation lower down, grants some nice turns with really nice gradient. This is one to watch for avalanche activity after the snow falls, and also one to watch for the snow conditions, make sure to take your time the first time down, there may be sharks earlier in the season. Otherwise, watch out for the weather, and enjoy. From the summit of Townsend, point your skis North West, and a significant spur line will be apparent, keep right of the ridge line a tad as there are some significant outcrops which can catch you off guard if you aren't expecting it. After you pass the outcrops, pick a line and let it rip. I would stop as soon as the you hit the thicker trees, the snow doesn't hold as well as you think below the thicker brush. Skinning back up will be your best option, head north and up the gully, either boot packing or skinning.
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
3 m away
Heading west off the summit of Townsend this drops into the bowl left towards Abbott Peak
Moderate Freeride Skiing
210 m away
A real favourite in the right conditions, a great gullied run from the shoulder of Townsend down to Lake Albina.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
672 m away
Another classic off piste run, with incredible views down the valley to boot.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
897 m away
A fantastic run with consistent fall line from Alice Rawson Peak, down into Lady Northcote Canyon
Difficult Freeride Skiing
899 m away
Leading off the north spur to the west with wide lines available and views out across the plains
Moderate Freeride Skiing
899 m away
450 vertical metres of well graded skiing down towards Lady Northcote Canyon
Difficult Freeride Skiing
900 m away
Heading north west, then hooking southwest off Alice Rawson Peak, this run provides fews and the vertical to boot.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
1.1 km away
Really nice terrain giving way to gladed areas at a nice sustained pitch.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
1.5 km away
Off Townsend North Spur, this run follows a steep drainage gully eastwards into Lady Northcote Canyon.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
2.4 km away
A canyon like rocky gully which feeds down from the bowl to Lady Northcote Canyon
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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