Description

Granite Canyon is comprised of numerous north facing couloirs, massive cliffs, technical terrain, and everything is steep.

Each run ends abruptly as you collide into Granite Creek at the bottom of the canyon.

GRANITE CANYON IS AVALANCHE TERRAIN.

Runs in this area are highly consequential, cell service is spotty, and it’s a long way back to civilization.

Please respect this area.

It is optimal to ski with partners with experience in technical terrain and who know the area.

Many lines appear to “go through,” but in fact, they close out with an enormous cliff drop.

Likewise, Granite Canyon is popular with seasoned experts as well as first timers; following tracks blindly may put you somewhere you do not belong.

Approach all terrain in Granite Canyon with extreme caution.

To exit Granite Canyon, follow the traverse paralleling the creek bottom heading east.

Gain height when possible (sidestepping, skating, and poling when necessary) until you round the corner of Apres Vous Mountain.

From the corner, continue the traverse southward, you should end up on a cat track leading through a housing development which will bring you back to the base of the resort.

CAUTION: the traverse out of Granite Canyon will place you in the bottom of numerous avalanche paths.

Be aware of overhead dangers, and choose resting spots wisely! A Chute is the longest of the ABC’s and also the steepest.

Find your way to the entrance via backcountry gate #5 or #6.

Finding and managing the entrance to this chute is definitely the crux.

If in doubt, err to the skier’s left where terrain is more clearly recognizable.

Be aware of snow moving through AAA Chute and into this line about halfway down.

Exit skier’s right onto the Granite Canyon Traverse.