1.3 km away
CBC
Great gladed skiing but prior knowledge is essential!
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 334 m
Poop Chutes
Whistler
Whistler Blackcomb
Open tree run with multiple chutes, but beware of avalanche danger.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 604 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 272 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
Access this run by traversing as far right as possible on the Blackcomb glacier. Whenever the snow looks good drop in anywhere and you are sure to find some leftover powder.
Description
Be aware that this run is outside the resort boundary and is not patrolled or avalanche controlled. Take (and know how to use!) avalanche kit, and be prepared to be completely autonomous despite the relative ease of access.
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
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
1.4 km away
Zut Zut
Line moving between the rocks from Sapphire Bowl to Diamond Bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 350 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
1.4 km away
Family Jewels
Skier's far left line in Sapphire Bowl which traverses over to and ends in Diamond Bowl
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 664 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 274 m
1.5 km 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
1.5 km away
Sapphire Chutes
Three fun chutes in lower Sapphire bowl, dropping you off at Blackcomb Glacier Road
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 370 m
1.5 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
1.5 km 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
1.5 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
1.5 km 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
1.6 km 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
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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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