7 m away
Stockholders
An open glade that often holds deep snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 222 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 98 m
Sure Shot
Crystal Mountain
A steep glade with a narrow chute
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 116 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 67 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 116 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 67 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 4.
Description
A steep glade with a narrow chute, Sure Shot is so named because it frequently avalanches. Follow Kookie Ridge past Rinky Dink. Look for the narrow entrance just before the ridge flattens out. In certain snow conditions, straightlining though the trees might be required.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
61 m away
Rinky Dink
A short steep open face
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 146 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 76 m
98 m away
Lower Kookie
A broad open face that often holds deep snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 103 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 53 m
106 m away
Last Chance Chutes
A series of seven steep chutes through trees and small cliffs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 430 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 181 m
166 m away
Hormone Alley
An open face that falls over a large cliff
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 155 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 114 m
235 m away
Elk Summit Chutes
Several chutes etch this north-facing summit for experts only
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 263 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 170 m
466 m away
Paradise Chute #2
A steep narrow chute for experts
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 157 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 99 m
477 m away
Paradise Chute #3
A relatively open couloir that opens to a broad apron below.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 188 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 107 m
477 m away
L Dub
A very narrow chute for experienced experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 204 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 125 m
478 m away
Teddy Bear Chute
A steep, narrow couloir for experts only.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 305 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 147 m
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