6.6 km away
Promo Chute
Adventurous classic narrow chute on the way to California Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 162 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
Middle Canyon
Fun bowl with a long traverse
Freeride Skiing Easy
- Distance
- 2.6 km
- Ascent
- 64 m
- Descent
- 240 m
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 19˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 64 vertical metres of ascent and 240 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Middle Canyon is essentially a glorified traverse that takes you from Grouse Canyon to the bottom of Granite Canyon.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
- Bowl
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
6.6 km away
Headwall
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
6.6 km away
Pipeline
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 667 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 357 m
6.6 km away
Far Corner
The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 886 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 351 m
6.7 km away
California Chute
A classic western facing Y couloir from Peak 9795
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 168 m
6.7 km away
Sally Alley
An low consequence and lower angle zone that will give a good perspective of the surrounding area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 367 m
7.5 km away
Broadway
Very steep couloir with a narrow crux at the end before funneling down to Emigrant Lake
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 665 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 237 m
7.5 km away
Sushi Roll
An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 643 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 233 m
7.5 km away
Fin Zone
Fun technical area that leads into some large cliffs above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 431 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 208 m
7.5 km away
Near Corner
An area with steep turns and ice fall cliffs that lead into a wide open sunny bowl above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 678 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 234 m
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Guidebooks in this area
7 routes · Freeride Skiing