208 m away
CBC
Great gladed skiing but prior knowledge is essential!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 334 m
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Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Steeper run skier's right of grey zone
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 91 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and March. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 1.9 km, the route covers 178 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 91 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3.
Description
A fun option off of grey zone that offers a little steeper terrain.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Similar routes nearby
298 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
348 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
374 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
464 m away
Fraggle Rock
Naturally pruned gladed skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 513 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 144 m
896 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 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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