1.3 km away
The Pencil
A long, thin straight-line chute with a sizeable cornice and a steep runout
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 393 m
Husume
Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Wide and steep couloir
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 114 m
- Descent
- 311 m
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 1.1 km, 114 vertical metres of ascent and 311 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A long couloir on the out of bounds side of Blackcomb Glacier. Skin up the East Col and then traverse behind the spearhead glacier to get to Husume.
WARNING: Watch out for the ice cave on the Blackcomb Glacier and make sure to avoid going over it.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
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- Distance
- 244 m
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- Descent
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- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
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- Descent
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