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Rainy Lake Overlook

Great line that is visible from the highway pull off.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
6.1 km
Ascent
821 m
Descent
821 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
2 km
Gradient
39˚
Rainy Lake Overlook Map

Head downhill from the highway pull off and toward the bridge creek / PCT bridge. Cross the bridge and head toward the chute working your way up and toward skiers left. Once it gets a bit steeper, work your way into the trees for some kick turns. Slowly work your way back toward the drainage and up out of the trees. Pay attention to potential slide areas as you work your way up some steeper sections. Cut through the trees for a more sheltered approach as the slope decreases. Find yourself at the saddle with great views all around. Head back the way you came with better turns staying to skiers right of your approach.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between April and June

Features

  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins