This is the Whistler/Blackcomb designated ascent route through the Blackcomb ski area (5am-9am ONLY).
Ski Touring Easy
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and May. From a low point of 769 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 7.8 km, 933 vertical metres of ascent and 44 vertical metres of descent.
This route is published on the Whistler/Blackcomb resort website.
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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.
Close to help in case of emergency.
581 m away
Whistler’s backcountry ski tour rite of passage, taking you through some of the most impressive ski terrain on the continent.
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Blackcomb's Most Popular Yo-Yo Turns
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Entry Level Steep Skiing
Severe Ski Touring
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Moderate Ski Touring
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Yo-Yo Turns in the Musical Bumps Area
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A European-style hut close to the resort
Easy Ski Touring
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