Bonney Glacier Face

Glacier National Park (Canada)

Backcountry potential line

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance: 1.7 km
Ascent: 3 m
Descent: 1.1 km

Low Point: 2 km
High Point: 3.1 km
Gradient: 67˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 1.7 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 1108 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.2 and Labande grade 7.

Description

Backcountry Line

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

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.