8 m away
Pickhandle Point West and the Stormtrooper
A great ski tour based out of Bear Gap
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7 km
- Ascent
- 802 m
- Descent
- 802 m
Sheep Lake Couloir Via Bowla Bowl Loop
Crystal Mountain
Scenic loop tour in the Crystal backcountry with an aesthetic and fun couloir decent and plenty of fun runs in between
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.3 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
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 April. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 13 km, 1460 vertical metres of ascent and 1459 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
There are two main routes for Sheep Lake Couloir when approaching from Crystal Ski Resort. This route is via Bowla Bowl and makes for a scenic loop through the Crystal Lakes, Sheep Lake, and Sourdough areas.
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
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
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Dogleg Peak Camping Mission
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Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
18 m away
All out Southback Traverse
Hitting all the main peaks in the Backcountry of Crystal Mountain
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 3 km
- Descent
- 3 km
19 m away
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Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 27 km
- Ascent
- 1.7 km
- Descent
- 2.2 km
21 m away
Morse Creek Chutes
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Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
40 m away
Gunbarrel
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Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6.7 km
- Ascent
- 727 m
- Descent
- 727 m
46 m away
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Linking up 3 great runs in a single day
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
49 m 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
50 m away
Constrictor Bowl Loop
Heading South of Crystal Mountain making a scenic loop
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
52 m 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
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