Bushrat
Steep but the most accessible of the lines along Chainsaw Ridge
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 398 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 215 m
Bushrat Shoulder
Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
A slightly narrower and more exposed line that can be taken from the entrance of Bushrat
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 395 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 215 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
From the entrance of Bushrat, drop over the skiers right of the shoulder and into the narrower chute which follows under the main Bushrat line. This line also takes an obvious diagonal left route that is often less skied than Bushrat itself. The snow remains good here even a few days after a snowfall. Early in the season there are often rocks here which are still exposed. Be careful of traverse lines as you exit and avalanche/cornice debris in the bowl of Couloir Extreme after.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
Whiplash
A less-skiied line, only skiable depending on the cornice.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 415 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 187 m
Bushwhip
Check this out from below before attempting it, the entrance is the biggest challenge!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 415 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 187 m
0 m away
Hawaii 5-0
Very steep, pretty narrow, cornice drop entry. Skiing for the brave!
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 272 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
279 m away
Prime Rib
A steep fun slope to do off the back side of 7th Heaven towards the Showcase T-Bar
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 242 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 100 m
326 m away
Lower Feather Trees
A small tree line before you join Jersey Cream blue run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 504 m
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 172 m
359 m away
Faller's Pillow
Worth the traverse, the snow is often deep here and there's a couple of good cliffs to jump off too.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 236 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 96 m
488 m away
Swiss Cheese
Short pitches between cliffs, accessible from Secret Bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 248 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 99 m
501 m away
Clean Out
A fun, entry-level chute
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 191 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 88 m
554 m away
Stupid East
A steep north facing pitch running back towards Showcase accessible by bootpack.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 103 m
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