58 m away
Elevator
Steep chute into Doom & Gloom
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 195 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 106 m
Escalator
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Short and Sweet. A fun steep pitch heading down to Doom & Gloom
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 261 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 112 m
- Low Point
- 1.7 km
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
Sunrise, Elevator and Escalator are three steep lines going from the top of West Ridge down towards Doom & Gloom. Escalator is the furthest and easiest of the three consisting of a 30m steep pitch which is fairly wide and unexposed. This is a great pitch to practice your steep narrow skiing on, and a good alternative to gunning down Sunrise or Elevator. Sometimes the pitch can leave some debris at the base. Elevator can be compared to other double blacks such as Cockalorum, Upper McConkeys and Sapphire Bowl.
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
191 m away
Sunrise
A steep little chute with a long run out.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 160 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 84 m
280 m away
Christmas Trees
Fun gladed skiing, often with great snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 369 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 182 m
578 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
690 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
737 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
804 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
825 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
872 m away
Bomb Tram Cliff
Hollywood Cliff of Kings
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 84 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 68 m
882 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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