39 m away
East Peak and Cement Basin
Ski Touring in the Crystal Mountain Backcountry
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
Bullion 2 East Peak
Crystal Mountain
Crystal-Bullion Basin-Half Day
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 16 km, 1066 vertical metres of ascent and 1067 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A fun double run on both sides of Bullion Basin
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
505 m away
Bullion Peak
These are the two main ski tours off of Bullion Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.7 km
- Ascent
- 936 m
- Descent
- 936 m
517 m away
Crystal Mountain to Meany Lodge
A 4 day trip though dense forests in an area usually only used in Summer
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 66 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 3.4 km
517 m away
The Suicide Chute
A sketchy line made even sketchier by its remoteness
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
518 m away
East Peak
The perfect day ski touring on East Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
519 m away
Crown Point Area
The perfect ski tour within the Crown Point area
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
519 m away
Norse Peak and Lake Basin
Making the most out of a day around Norse Peak
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
519 m away
Lake Basin Loop
A classic link up of some great lines in Lake Basin
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
520 m away
Goat Lake Basin
A brutal journey to a nice north facing basin
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
526 m away
Big Crow Basin and Norse Peak
A scenic tour following the border of Norse Peak Wilderness
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.4 km
- Descent
- 1.4 km
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11 routes · Ski Touring