FATMAP by Strava

Journeyman Lodge and Callaghan Valley North Shoulder Storm Lap

Callaghan

Short & sweet! Deep pow, mini golf, old growth, good for storm skiing & tree skiing. Guaranteed creek crossing via. cross country trail.

Ski Touring Easy

Distance
2 km
Ascent
174 m
Descent
31 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.4 km
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
24˚
Journeyman Lodge and Callaghan Valley North Shoulder Storm Lap Map

Access from Callaghan Country via a long approach from the valley and accessed via their cross-country trails. Or better yet, stay at the Journeyman Lodge to get multiple days of great skiing in.

Description

Guaranteed creek crossing via the Solitude cross-country trails "easy loop". once across creek / through the meadow you can find your route up through the old-growth forest and rolling bench like terrain.

Great storm/tree-skiing terrain on both sides of the route. This is manageable terrain with fun playful features, and wide-open trees.

Use your route all-day to access all of the little nooks and crannies. Finish up with a long lap "skiers right" to the waterfall/creek meadow. Short tour across the creek (if covered) and up to the lodge.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Tree Skiing

Similar routes nearby