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Glacier Bowl

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb

Large famous advanced bowl on Whistler

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
869 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
242 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
29˚
Glacier Bowl Map

Glacier Bowl is the name given to the area where a ton of lines filter into. The primary means of accessing it are via the Harmony Chair or Peak Chair. Taking the Saddle and then cutting skiers' right is the most common approach typically. You can also get here from extreme unmarked lines such as Exhilaration and Excitation or by skiing marked extremes such as The Couloir or The Cirque and then traversing hard skiers' right. The bowl itself can vary in difficulty based on conditions. On powder days, it's an absolute treat and holds amazing powder, although it does get skied out rather quickly due to its prominent location. Most days however, expect some really large and hard-packed bumps to cover its surface!

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Glacier

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