364 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
Goat Path to VD Chutes
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Steep glade run accessed through Goat Path
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 704 m
- Ascent
- 12 m
- Descent
- 251 m
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and March. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 704 m, 12 vertical metres of ascent and 251 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
Stay skiers left all the way across Franz's meadows and start bootpacking. This steep glade run accessed through Goat Path offers some of the best skiing on the mountain. Make sure to stay skiers left because there is a no fall zone under goat path.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
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- Ascent
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- 540 m
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- Distance
- 261 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 195 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 160 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 84 m
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- Distance
- 369 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
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Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 143 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 49 m
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- Distance
- 88 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 55 m
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Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 84 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 68 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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