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Tour de Kootenay

A nice lil sample of the goods

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
20 km
Ascent
2.2 km
Descent
2.2 km
Duration
1 day +
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.2 km
Gradient
35˚
Tour de Kootenay Map

For the most part easy skiing on all aspects of Kootenay Pass. Start by ascending cornice ridge from the west parking lot, traverse over to missile ridge, then ski back to the bowl. From here ascend the col on buzz ridge and climb to the north sub peak. ski down and cross the HWY then climb up the ridge to lookers left of baldy rocks, around the back to ripple trail then descend lightning to the bottom on the muffin skin track. Then up the ridgeline of the muffin and ski the glades on the north face down to the bomb shelter.

Description

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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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and March

Features

  • Ski Safari

Equipment required

  • Skins