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Wine Gardens

Gunstock Recreation Area

Backcountry glade of the Panorama chair

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
416 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
74 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
579 m
High Point
653 m
Gradient
16˚
Wine Gardens Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 579 m to the maximum altitude of 653 m, the route covers 416 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 74 vertical metres of descent.

Description

many small drops, a few frozen waterfalls, and one 20 foot cliff

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and February

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing