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Brown Short

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Epic classic big mountain couloir

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
300 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
220 m
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
42˚
Brown Short Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 300 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 220 vertical metres of descent.

Description

It's the prominent chute on Mt Mackenzie that stares direclty at you when you stand on the Sub Peak.

Full description: https://www.backcountryskiingcanada.com/Revelstoke%20Mountain%20Resort#brown

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Couloir

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