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Turkey Chute

A fun, less popular couloir in Great Gulf.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
322 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
214 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
1.7 km
Gradient
43˚
Turkey Chute Map

Turkey Chute is a fun option to avoid the spring crowds in Great Gulf. It's also the easiest to find from above. Turkey Chute begins with two possible entries, both are fairly similar. These merge into one, deep couloir that spits you into the rocky runout. Turkey quickly terminates into rocks and bushes, from here you can hike back up, or traverse to skiers left and join Airplane Gully for more turns. Remember, the further you ski down, the longer the hike out.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons