2 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
East Peak via Bullion Basin Trail
Crystal Mountain
A sheltered and low angle route into Bullion Basin
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 712 m
- Descent
- 15 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 3.1 km, 712 vertical metres of ascent and 15 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
An easy track that follow the Bullion Basin Trail before making a left to the summit of East Peak
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
3 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
3 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
4 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
4 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
5 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
6 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
10 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
18 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
58 m away
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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