Whitehorn III: PERMANENTLY CLOSED
Lake Louise
Permanently Closed Avalanche Area
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 235 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 143 m
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This has never been open and never been open to the public for skiing. It's simply too gnarly and dangerous. Lake Louise does occasionally open this area for Freeride Competitions where serious athletes can attempt these lines but otherwise, they're permanently closed due to avalanche risk.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Cliffs