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The Glacier Wall

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb

Some of the most challenging terrain at Whistler

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
723 m
Ascent
133 m
Descent
199 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
47˚
The Glacier Wall Map

Depending on conditions, The Glacier Wall can be one of the most challenging areas at Whistler Blackcomb. Get here by either taking Harmony Express and traversing/hiking right or take the Peak Chair and hike a bit up once you reach The Saddle. For reference, this area is a bit skiers' left of Exhilaration and Excitation (all three of these lines are similar in difficulty. Exhi and Exci are more narrow while The Glacier Wall on some days can be steeper). Once you get to the top of the Wall, you'll notice several different entrances: they're all roughly the same difficulty bet generally, skiers' left has the easiest and shortest entrances. Once you finish the run, you can either merge with Glacier Bowl or Saddle and return to the Peak Chair.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Glacier
  • Walk Required

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