Osseo / Whaleback slides
Steep slides with a decent glades at bottom
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 3.5 km
- Ascent
- 291 m
- Descent
- 723 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 522 m
- High Point
- 958 m
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 522 m to the maximum altitude of 958 m, the route covers 3.5 km, 291 vertical metres of ascent and 723 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
bushwhack out to slides from hiking trail
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons