261 m away
Corral Pass
A different zone to check out within the 410 corridor
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
East Castle Mountain Approach
Castle mountain offers an amazing variety of tours for the price of skinning Corral Pass Road.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 80 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 907 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 907 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 9.9 km, 1019 vertical metres of ascent and 80 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Rowdy, untamed, complex terrain guards the runs past the simple terrain of North Bowl. All chutes on both the east and west sides present stiff consequences if caught in even a D1.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
7.7 km 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 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
8.1 km 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
8.1 km 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
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