1.5 km away
Crystal Peak Area
A full day of ski touring around Crystal Peak with an exit down 410
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
Bullion Bowl
Crystal Mountain
A steeper bowl that can hold good snow before some low angle trees.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 489 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 200 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 489 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 200 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Be confident about the stability of the snow in this bowl as natural avalanches are not uncommon. Use the ridge to the West for safer options if anything is suspect
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins
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1.5 km away
Pickhandle Peak and Crown Point
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- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 908 m
- Descent
- 909 m
1.5 km away
Morse Creek North Bowl
A great and scenic ski tour just South of Crystal Mountain
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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Two options for riding the Gunbarrel area
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 727 m
- Descent
- 727 m
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Crystal Lakes Basin Loop
Linking up 3 great runs in a single day
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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Morse Creek Chutes
Making the most of of some great North Facing Chutes
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
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The perfect ski tour within the Crown Point area
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
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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
1.5 km away
Sheep Lake Camp and Chinook Pass
Heading out to Chinook Pass during the Winter
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
1.5 km 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
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