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 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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons