24 m away
Nito SW Nose
An exciting storm day run and great way to return to the trailhead after touring other sections of Nito.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 625 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 225 m
Nito W, Low
Niseko
A great storm day touring zone with pleasantly spaced trees and sheltered spots for transitions.
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 403 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 165 m
- Low Point
- 705 m
- High Point
- 871 m
- Gradient
- 31˚
This is a fun and classic W facing run on storm days. It brings you from about 100 metres below the summit of Nito back down to Route 66 close to your skin track, so taking multiple laps is very feasible.
Description
To get to this run, it is recommended to follow the Nito Ascent W route. Follow this to the bench where the trees begin to thin. If weather allows it is possible to ski this run from the top of Nito. Remember to check the local Nadare Forecast (linked below) before heading into the backcountry.
From the bench, access is very simple: drop in to the tree filled bowl you skinned back up. The run is about 150 metres, and ends gradually at the road. One can explore to the riders left by skiing along the bench before dropping in. There are several small terrain features that make up several different bowls in this zone, all are west/south-west facing.
Be wary there is one significant creek that follows the road. You will have walked by this creek when bypassing the switchback in the road before the bridge, so it will not be an unfamiliar obstacle. In December, this creek is still exposed but by January it is usually filled in and is simply a deep concavity.
A nice linkup involves skiing this zone and taking the Nito SW, Nose run as a return to the trailhead.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
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440 m away
Nito SW
An exciting storm day run with relative easy access and an easy return.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 398 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 212 m
481 m away
Nito NW
A classic run from the summit of Nito that keeps riders high and close enough to the summit for more laps.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 737 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 287 m
494 m away
Nito S Nose
A great run on a clear day that takes you from the top of Nito all the way down the S/SE face.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 958 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 306 m
504 m away
Nito W
A classic run from the summit of Nito that keeps riders high and close to the summit for more laps.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 296 m
515 m away
Nito SE
A great storm day touring zone with lots of sheltered spots and features that fills in later in the winter.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 398 m
967 m away
Nito Ascent W
The easiest of the three options to ascend Nito.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 444 m
- Descent
- 7 m
968 m away
Nito Ascent SW
The most direct of the three options to ascend Nito.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 236 m
- Descent
- 1 m
972 m away
Nito Ascent S
The most difficult but possibly most rewarding of the three options to ascend Nito.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.9 km
- Ascent
- 436 m
- Descent
- 2 m
1.4 km away
Chisenupuri E
A steep and playful east facing run that infrequently gets skied and can hold snow days after a storm.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 846 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 302 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing