6 m away
Smuts Pass
This is a very aesthetic route to an expansive pass with lovely views.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 701 m
- Descent
- 701 m
An Extreme Ski Line in Kananaskis
Ski Touring Severe
This ski line is not to be taken lightly - it's a very steep and narrow couloir which should be only undertaken in good stability by expert skiers. If you want to ski this couloir from the summit you need to ascend the Commonwealth ridge and rappel into it. This is an extreme route and requires anchor building and gear. If you want to just ski a portion you can boot pack up from the bottom starting at the Commonwealth ridge, Pigs Tail Col. This is a very aesthetic but sustained and steep line.
To get to the trailhead for this objective head 3km past Mount Engadine lodge and park on the right hand side of the road. It is the same parking as doing Smuts Pass, Tryst and Superslope. Head into the valley towards Smuts pass and take the skintrack left through the trees until it opens to a small lake. If you are going in from the top you will ascend the big open bowl which has a looming cornice at the top to gain the ridge.
If you are bootpacking from the bottom you will approach the couloir like you are doing the Commonwealth loop. I cannot overemphasise the serious nature of this line and it takes a lot of patience, expert mountaineering and ski skills to execute it safely.
Once you have skied or attempted the Couloir you will exit below the Pigs Tail and continue out the valley back to your car most likely with a great story of an epic adventure to share!
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
6 m away
This is a very aesthetic route to an expansive pass with lovely views.
Moderate Ski Touring
11 m away
These short but steep chutes are a blast!
Difficult Ski Touring
26 m away
This is a beautiful traverse style loop with a fun descent and great views
Moderate Ski Touring
47 m away
A fun, long and large descent
Moderate Ski Touring
2.4 km away
An easy ski tour with no avalanche danger
Easy Ski Touring
3.5 km away
A gorgeous, easy ski tour through an expansive valley
Easy Ski Touring
3.5 km away
This is a Premiere route in the Kananaskis range with beautiful views and complex terrain.
Moderate Ski Touring
3.5 km away
A long ski tour in Kananaskis across the French and Haig glaciers with mellow skiing.
Moderate Ski Touring
3.6 km away
A technical Couloir with an easy approach
Severe Ski Touring
3.6 km away
This is a classic beginner ski tour in the Canmore/Kananaskis area. Great views and minimal avalanche terrain to the lake make this a popular choice for a great day out.
Easy Ski Touring
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