3.3 km away
Mt Hector North Face
Spring Skiing on the iconic Ski Mountaineering line.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Grand Daddy Couloir
Banff National Park
A Classic Canadian Rockies Steep Ski
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 5.4 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 219 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 61˚
This classic rockies steep ski line is a great spring objective. This gem of a couloir can be spotted from the road on 93N and although intimidating will entice you to give it a try! With a short approach and aesthetic line between two cavernous rock cliffs this route has a classic couloir skiing feel and atmosphere.
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Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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