Arrowhead / Frazier Snowmobile Gulley
North Bridgers
Track to the edge of Frazier, also good for getting into Arrowhead Bowl
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 300 m
- Descent
- 2 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between October and June. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 1.5 km, 300 vertical metres of ascent and 2 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
After getting off Fairy Lake Road on the West side of the meadow, head into the trees, then up a wide gulley. Watch out for snowmobiles and other people! Turn West to get into Arrowhead. Keep Heading North for Frazier.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins