4.2 km away
Wawa ridge tree chutes
This area has beginner to advanced terrain and is a great option for a variety of skill levels
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 873 m
- Descent
- 873 m
Wawa Ridgeline Ascent
Sunshine Village
An ascent route of the Wawa Ridgeline located on the west side of Sunshine Village Ski Resort.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 140 m
- Descent
- 10 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and March. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 1.8 km, 140 vertical metres of ascent and 10 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
This route has great views of the Sunshine Village Simpson Pass to the West, views of the Sunshine Village Ski Resort to the East and the Healey Creek to the North.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
4.2 km away
Sunshine Ski Out and Slack Country
A great way to get some exercise is at Sunshine Village - one of two resorts in the Bow Valley that allows uphill skinning
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.8 km
- Ascent
- 887 m
- Descent
- 389 m
4.3 km away
Healy Pass
An easy ski tour with mellow terrain and minimal avalanche danger
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 662 m
- Descent
- 662 m
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Guidebooks in this area
4 routes · Ski Touring
Brilliant Beginner Ski Tours Near Banff
4 routes · Ski Touring
Big Mountains, Big Challenges : Tough Banff Ski Tours
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