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Dropping Sweat

Two fun, sustained steep ski descents into Sweathouse Creek

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
2.3 km
Ascent
663 m
Descent
633 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
48˚
Dropping Sweat Map

Unlike its sisters, these lines are prime to be skied top to bottom as a part of any tour up Gash Point. They provide steep, shaded north facing ski descents into the Sweathouse drainage. Guarded at top by formidable cliffs, the lines begin like couloirs and end in a large avalanche runout. In stable conditions, these runs hold cold snow that few venture to ski.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins