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Ogden Shoulder

Yoho National Park

A nice tour with big bowls and impressive views

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
13 km
Ascent
1 km
Descent
1 km
Duration
5-6 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
35˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and May. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 13 km, 1007 vertical metres of ascent and 1006 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Nice turns down the main run
Nice turns down the main run Photo: Kylee Ohler
Beautiful Views of Sherbrooke lake and down the Valley
Beautiful Views of Sherbrooke lake and down the Valley Photo: Kylee Ohler
Nearing the top of the Shoulder, a nice look at Phantom Couloir which is a steep ski option from this tour when you have good stability.
Nearing the top of the Shoulder, a nice look at Phantom Couloir which is a steep ski option from this tour when you have good stability. Photo: Kylee Ohler
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Description

This is a great ski tour if you like big open bowls and powder turns. This is a large area and isn't quickly tracked out. A great non-technical ski tour with fun but not difficult skiiing.

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between November and May

Features

  • Bowl
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins

Similar routes nearby

10 km away

Surprise Pass

Surprise Pass

Lake Louise's entry level Couloir

Difficult Ski Touring

Distance
9.9 km
Ascent
841 m
Descent
841 m