9.4 km away
Sproat via 21 mile Creek
An underplayed classic close to Whistler
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
Gin Peak
Callaghan
A stunning ski tour round Hanging Lake
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 866 m
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 866 m to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 12 km, 1160 vertical metres of ascent and 1157 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Ski tour up to Hanging Lake with lots of terrain to explore. Watch out for snow mobiles!
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
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