The Galleon - South Bowl
Dense forest & a ridge walk to beat the band
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 7.5 km
- Ascent
- 885 m
- Descent
- 692 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.4 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
Note: The Babines generally do not get a deep snow pack and are victim to harsh winds. For this reason, most of the routes in this area are not inductive of good skiing until later in the season; and even then be cautious of a weak facetted snowpack in shallow areas.
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Description
Starting from the L'Orsa cabin follow the access trail south until the opening after the slide path on the East side of the trail (past the narrow bridge). Navigate under the cliff band staying in the open as long as you can to avoid the dense vegetation. Once in the alpine, route choice becomes less exclusive and leaves more room for creativity.
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
- Ski Safari
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons