168 m away
CBC
Great gladed skiing but prior knowledge is essential!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 334 m
Danger Bay
Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Steep chute skier's right of the Grey Zone
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 161 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 65 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 161 m, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 65 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 4.
Description
A small steep traverse under cliffs leads to a narrow chute.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
314 m away
Smoked Salmon
Chute through the trees located skier's right of Heavenly Basin
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 230 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 154 m
359 m away
Salmon Belly
An alternative option within Smoked Salmon often with fresh lines still remaining
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 229 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 113 m
405 m away
Don't Stop
One of three fun gladed routes between the Crystal Traverse and the Blue Line.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 330 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 169 m
419 m away
Fraggle Rock
Naturally pruned gladed skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 144 m
940 m away
The Grey Zone
A Large alpine zone offering both easy and challenging black routes down to Crystal.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 45 m
- Descent
- 262 m
1.1 km away
Purple Haze
A fairly short, skiable chute - know where you're going!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 468 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 207 m
1.1 km away
Pipeline
A 15 metre Narrow Chute with some rocks to negotiate
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 195 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
1.1 km away
Garnet Bowl
The upper basin leading you into options in the Gemstone Bowl - Sapphire, Diamond and Ruby
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 127 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 29 m
1.1 km away
Sapphire Bowl
One of the toughest of the Gemstone bowls but rewarding once you've navigated your way in!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 429 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 124 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
North America’s Best: Whistler Blackcomb Freeride Guide
1 routes · Freeride Skiing
The Wonder Routes Whistler: The Steeps Sampler
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
Tree Runs for Powder Days at Whistler Blackcomb
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