48 m away
Wendy Thompson Hut
A luxury hut with epic tree skiing
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.5 km
- Ascent
- 618 m
- Descent
- 79 m
Rohr Ridge Tree Laps
Duffey Lake
Short tree laps off Rohr Ridge. Great for low visibility days in the Duffey
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 8.1 km, 1023 vertical metres of ascent and 1033 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
South facing aspect, ski off the ridge from tree line, down through the trees. Great bang for your buck. Park at the salt shed on Duffey Lake Rd.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
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1.2 km away
Million Dollar Couloir
Classic coastal couloir in a wild setting
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
1.2 km away
Lazy Boy
A great intermediate zone with open bowls and easy access
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
1.2 km away
Rock 'n' Roll Chutes
Consistent fall line skiing down a series of well-defined avalanche paths
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
1.2 km away
Mt Chief Pascal
Ultra classic day tour in a stunning location
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.7 km
- Ascent
- 960 m
- Descent
- 960 m
1.2 km away
Cayoosh - Wendy Thompson Traverse
A pleasant traverse on the north side of the Duffey Lake Road
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 1.7 km
1.2 km away
Joffree Shoulder - Treeline
Easy access from Pemberton or Lillooet with a variety of skiing make this a classic, forested ski tour.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.8 km
- Ascent
- 754 m
- Descent
- 755 m
3.3 km away
Mt. Joffre Australian Couloir
The Coastal skier's intro to big mountain lines!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
3.3 km away
Stonecrop Glacier, Mt Slalok
A major glaciated face off the north side of Slalok Peak directly down to Upper Joffre Lake.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
3.3 km away
Matier North West Face
A wide open face on the crown of the Matier group.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
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Guidebooks in this area
3 routes · Ski Touring
The Matier Group Steep Ski Trifecta
5 routes · Ski Touring
Big BC Lines : Steep Skiing on Duffey Lake Road
4 routes · Ski Touring
Gorgeous Intermediate Ski Tours on Duffey Lake Road
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