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Cham 1 to Decker shoulder to Bodybag bowl

Blackcomb

Whistler

Whistler Blackcomb

A quick tour in blackcomb backcountry including the classic chamonix chute.

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
10 km
Ascent
1.1 km
Descent
1.5 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.7 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
41˚
Cham 1 to Decker shoulder to Bodybag bowl Map

This is a great way to explore Blackcomb backcountry on a single day starting from the lifts. The skiing is easy in general except for Cham chutes which will require steep skiing skills (still a relatively easy couloir). Beware of the crevasses when crossing from Guide's notch to the entrance of Cham chutes, choose to skin either above or below the bergshrund. Once down at Decker lake, slowly make your way up to Decker shoulder, Descent to the left of your skin tracks towards circle lake, then skin across and climb below Blackcomb peak to finally exit via Bodybag bowl back to 7th Heaven.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Glacier kit

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