5 m away
Crack House
Steep chute that negotiates itself around several cliffs with a mandatory air at the bottom.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 832 m
- Ascent
- 78 m
- Descent
- 236 m
Java
Blackcomb
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
A short but fun line which is good for getting a couple of fresh turns.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 704 m
- Ascent
- 55 m
- Descent
- 214 m
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
Java is one of a few lines accessible from a short bootpack up onto the cliffs at the top of the Blackcomb Glacier. Once you've hiked up from Showcase T-Bar to the top of the glacier, follow the wind lip all the way to the cliffs on the other side, uphill of the backcountry gate. It's a harder bootpack than the one you will have just done but the lines up here are totally worth it, especially if you're looking for something steep, some fresh snow in the days following a powder day or just feel like working on your glutes.
Description
Before you've reached the top of the cliff ridge there will be a chute on the right. This is Java - short but sweet. Beware of the wind lip and the traverse lines made from people accessing the backcountry gate. The line drops you back into Blackcomb Glacier. Enjoy the views!
You finish on Blackcomb Glacier so take crevasse rescue kit in your group. A minimum would be 30m ropes x 2, a long sling, 3 screwgate karabiners, prussiks and an ice screw.
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
- Glacier
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
5 m away
Ladies First
Steep, deep and few tracks, worth the bootpack access!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 821 m
- Ascent
- 76 m
- Descent
- 235 m
14 m away
Krakatoa
A steep, corniced chute with a mandatory double air.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 712 m
- Ascent
- 71 m
- Descent
- 227 m
73 m away
Husume Flank
On the boundaries of the ski area on Blackcomb Glacier lies this steep pitch and often deep turns too with the right winds.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 345 m
251 m away
Horstman Peak
Two or three turns of virgin powder
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 300 m
- Ascent
- 37 m
- Descent
- 103 m
278 m away
Stupid East
A steep north facing pitch running back towards Showcase accessible by bootpack.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 244 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 103 m
308 m away
I.D. Low
Long traverse but worth it for a slightly steeper pitch!
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 323 m
308 m away
Traverse Pillow
One of the first places you can drop in off the high-traverse into Lakeside Bowl.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 492 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 190 m
308 m away
Lakeside Center
The classic line through the center of wide-open Lakeside Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 770 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 235 m
308 m away
Heartthrob
Mellow pitch, with some fun little cliff to pop off.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 950 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 256 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing