949 m away
Heartthrob
Mellow pitch, with some fun little cliff to pop off.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 950 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 256 m
Down, Over, Around
Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Massive couloir at the peak of Blackcomb mountain
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 391 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 48˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 513 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 391 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Access from the East Col bootpack, this massive narrow couloir is one of the most iconic off-piste runs on Blackcomb. The snow can be variable at times, so watch out and be smart.
WARNING: This run is considered out of bounds, bring proper equipment.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
949 m away
Lakeside Center
The classic line through the center of wide-open Lakeside Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 770 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 235 m
949 m away
Traverse Pillow
One of the first places you can drop in off the high-traverse into Lakeside Bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 492 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 190 m
949 m away
I.D. Low
Long traverse but worth it for a slightly steeper pitch!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 323 m
977 m away
Ladies First
Steep, deep and few tracks, worth the bootpack access!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 821 m
- Ascent
- 76 m
- Descent
- 235 m
982 m away
Java
A short but fun line which is good for getting a couple of fresh turns.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 704 m
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 214 m
984 m away
Crack House
Steep chute that negotiates itself around several cliffs with a mandatory air at the bottom.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 832 m
- Ascent
- 78 m
- Descent
- 236 m
993 m away
Krakatoa
A steep, corniced chute with a mandatory double air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 712 m
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 227 m
1 km away
Husume Flank
On the boundaries of the ski area on Blackcomb Glacier lies this steep pitch and often deep turns too with the right winds.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 345 m
1.2 km away
Double Rubble
A fun steep chute where you can throw down some good powder turns
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 13 m
- Descent
- 402 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing