58 m away
Escalator
Short and Sweet. A fun steep pitch heading down to Doom & Gloom
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 261 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 112 m
Elevator
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Steep chute into Doom & Gloom
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 195 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 106 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
Sunrise, Elevator and Escalator are three steep lines going from the top of West Ridge down towards Doom & Gloom. Although a little wider and shorter than neighbouring chute Sunrise, Elevator is still takes some guts to take on. The entrance varies depending on the snow year and which way the wind has been blowing so scout it out before you ski in. The whole ridge is a little rocky so wait for good coverage before you give this one a go. A good run out and a great adrenaline rush! Similar chutes include Sunrise, Sunbowl Straightline, Sapphire Straightline,The Pencil and eventually... The Coffin!
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
Features
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
132 m away
Sunrise
A steep little chute with a long run out.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 160 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 84 m
222 m away
Christmas Trees
Fun gladed skiing, often with great snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 369 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 182 m
546 m away
Tiger's Terrace
A short pitch, often forgotten about on a powder day
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 540 m
- Ascent
- 8 m
- Descent
- 141 m
679 m away
Air Jordan
Whistler Blackcomb's most famous line. Burley, Insane, Massive, Sketchy, Epic! SEND IT.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 190 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 111 m
704 m away
Lox Chute
Steep line that works its way between the rocks before dropping into West Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 389 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 177 m
746 m away
Sneaky Pete
You're on West Ridge and gladed skiing isn't your thing...
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 781 m
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 298 m
773 m away
Cream Cheese Ridge
Provides easier access to West Bowl along the ridge
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 790 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 301 m
815 m away
Bomb Tram Cliff
Hollywood Cliff of Kings
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 84 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 68 m
825 m away
The Coffin
One of Whistler's most famous burly straight lines - a must for the aprés bar bravado. Commit to 70+kmph chute with often mandatory air in.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 198 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 106 m
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Guidebooks in this area
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
North America’s Best: Whistler Blackcomb Freeride Guide
3 routes · Freeride Skiing
Tree Runs for Powder Days at Whistler Blackcomb
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