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Top of the World Chutes

Mount Washington Alpine Resort

Vancouver Island

Chutes at the top of Mount Washington.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
310 m
Ascent
9 m
Descent
120 m
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
1.6 km
Gradient
38˚
Top of the World Chutes Map

Difficult chutes at the top of Mount Washington with a great view! Accessed by going thru at the top of the Eagle Express chairlift. Then you take up a short bootpack up. At the top, you have two ways that you can go down. One is going to the left which has some cliffs and chutes and is the more difficult way down. Then it ends up on West basin. The other way is straight ahead by going next to the rope. This way is a little bit easier but you still have one section that has a tight chute in the trees. After that the run goes down towards the Boomerang 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 December and April

Features

  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required