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Mt. Ben Stewart Loop

Variation of ascent up to Mt. Ben Stewart through the Raven uptick and down Christmas Bowl.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
6.8 km
Ascent
689 m
Descent
688 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
342 m
High Point
1 km
Gradient
41˚
Mt. Ben Stewart Loop Map

Climb up the right side of the resort on log jam and then up raven. May need crampons on raven if icy to the pond that is out of bounds. Navigate around the end and into the tree to ascend the gully before going straight up the gully. Both sides are steep and have hang fire on them when theres lots of new snow.

Description

From there go up the ridge that reaches the false summit and the drop in area (usually a huge cornice into the bowl). Summit or start skiing right away. From summit you can see the tracks down into Christmas bowl as well as uptick from that side. Ski to treelike at which point you should follow tracks down mountain bike trail if the conditions are thin or fell free to ski freely down to top go the Porcupine Chair Lift.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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 January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons