Mosquito Peak Couloirs
Fabulous Rattlensake summit with numerous ski descents
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
This is a fantastic tour across Grant Creek, climbing to the Rattlesnake divide, ascending Mosquito peak, and then descending any of the north facing couloir options from the summit ridge. Return follows the skin track, which is a bit of slog given the rolling nature of the upper Grant Creek drainage.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins