Boom Chutes

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Vancouver Island

Tight chutes accessed off of Boomerang the run.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance: 598 m
Ascent: 128 m
Descent: 195 m

Low Point: 1.4 km
High Point: 1.5 km
Gradient: 38˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.4 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 598 m, 128 vertical metres of ascent and 195 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Pretty difficult chutes off of Boomerang the run. Similar to West Chutes but a little bit less steep and more icy.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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

Close to help in case of emergency.