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  • Mount Steele SE ridge attempt

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    near Quill Creek, Yukon (Canada)
    Author
    CathyODowd
    Distance
    38.49mi
    Elevation +
    8366f
    TrailRank
    62
    Photo ofMount Steele SE ridge attempt Photo ofMount Steele SE ridge attempt Photo ofMount Steele SE ridge attempt

    May 2019. Team of 6. We flew in to the upper landing site with Icefield Discovery. Did Mount Jedken as an acclimatisation peak. (We had planned to do Walsh but rejected it as too icy and crevassed.) We carried up a cache...

  • Avalanche Ridge Wheeler Hut Rogers Pass

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    near Glacier, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Esports El Cim
    Distance
    7.51mi
    Elevation +
    3776f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofAvalanche Ridge Wheeler Hut Rogers Pass Photo ofAvalanche Ridge Wheeler Hut Rogers Pass Photo ofAvalanche Ridge Wheeler Hut Rogers Pass

    Starting from the Asulkan Valley parking, we skin up the forest until the clear area, below Eagle Peak. We reach the left ridge to find the slope in an amazing landscape. First of all we did and small descent between the...

  • The Fingers, Mount McPherson, Revelstoke

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    near Revelstoke, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Esports El Cim
    Distance
    3.67mi
    Elevation +
    3491f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofThe Fingers, Mount McPherson, Revelstoke Photo ofThe Fingers, Mount McPherson, Revelstoke Photo ofThe Fingers, Mount McPherson, Revelstoke

    Starting from Mount McPherson nordic ski resort, we cross the forest to find againd the nordic ski trails. Turn to the right and continue about 100 meters until find the left trail which goes directly to the Fingers. We ...

  • Kees and Claire Ski Touring

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    near Whistler Creek, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    sportnewk
    Distance
    3.91mi
    Elevation +
    1673f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofKees and Claire Ski Touring Photo ofKees and Claire Ski Touring Photo ofKees and Claire Ski Touring

    Skied a couple runs not far from the hut. Started up the ridge North if the hut and skied the ridge down to Adit Lakes. Skied up the bowl to Russet Ridge and down a great run going NW. Returned to hut for lunch.

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  • Rohr Ridge

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    near Gates, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Lucas Alegre
    Distance
    7.49mi
    Elevation +
    3392f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofRohr Ridge Photo ofRohr Ridge Photo ofRohr Ridge

    Parking: km 17 on the Duffey Lake Rd, right in front of the sand shed. We took the skin track that goes pretty straight up, tight trees in few spots, but great views once you reach the alpine. Snow was hard pack from t...

  • Hilda Ridge

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    near Saskatchewan River Crossing, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Irene y Jorge
    Distance
    3.58mi
    Elevation +
    3730f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofHilda Ridge Photo ofHilda Ridge

    The start is in the parking area. Easy climbing through a pine forest and then, we chose the pipe to go down. Beautiful day and good snow quality. 1 h 45' activity. DIFICULTY RATE: - ALPINE ESCALE: PD/AD. SKI S2/S3 - ...

  • Wawa Trail

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    near Sawback, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Irene y Jorge
    Distance
    7.01mi
    Elevation +
    2224f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofWawa Trail Photo ofWawa Trail Photo ofWawa Trail

    This trail starts in the Parking Area of Sunshine Village Ski Resort. After 4 km following the river, you turn right to face Wawa Peak. Depending on the snow and weather conditions you can choose the route. We went to th...

  • Ashmen

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    near Kitseguecla, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Trish Oosterhoff
    Distance
    2.66mi
    Elevation +
    1234f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofAshmen Photo ofAshmen Photo ofAshmen

    You have to snowmobile in to 38 km on McDonald lake road then turn right on cable road for 4 km to the warming trailer and trail head. It’s a good grunt getting up the trail but opens up above tree line to endless hills.

  • Rainbow Mtn

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    near Alpine Meadows, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Lucas Alegre
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4741f
    TrailRank
    19

    Heli drop on Rainbow Mtn summit. Skied the Rainbow Glacier on the north face down to tree line. Then skinned up to ski another line on this same aspect, now a little bit further east on a steeper face with great sk...

  • La Reserve - Lac Lemieux

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    near Lussier, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    forest fairy
    Distance
    11.84mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    19

    From La Reserve ski hill, number 6 trail, interval trail, kaiikop....to refuge Paul Perrault (at 12 km). Returning through La Grand R via the sentier 1 (Lac Lemieux)

  • Brewster Rock

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    near Sawback, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    jo05
    Distance
    5.45mi
    Elevation +
    3701f
    TrailRank
    16

    uphill to the boundary of the ski area and in a left turn up to brewster rock. This is all on pist area so make sure not to disturb downhill skiers. Very nice views and good for an exercise.

  • Marmot mountain

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    near Wynd, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Irene y Jorge
    Distance
    6.47mi
    Elevation +
    3688f
    TrailRank
    15

    This trail starts in the Parking Area 4 Marmmot Basin Ski Resort. After 5 km following the river, you turn left to face Marmot mountain. Depending on the snow and weather conditions you can choose the route. DIFICULT...

  • Lac Newman hut

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    near Domaine-Bastien, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    lewis white
    Distance
    2.69mi
    Elevation +
    886f
    TrailRank
    12

    This trial is maintained by plein air st-adolphe. Its is marked as intermediate on the map, but has some challenging climbs and decent. We did it in a clockwise direction and worked well. Details for maps and payment are...

  • Kingsford Lake. Failed ski

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    near Desert Lake, Ontàrio (Canada)
    Author
    FrankBungalo
    Distance
    1.50mi
    Elevation +
    43f
    TrailRank
    9

    Hit slush on our way to the trail Which took the glide out of skis. Turned back and watched some dog walkers trash the track we made in six inches of fresh snow. Time for a beer.

  • Mont Lyall I - Parc National de la Gaspésie

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    near Cap-Seize, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    chechar
    Distance
    7.87mi
    Elevation +
    2651f
    TrailRank
    55
    Photo ofMont Lyall I - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Lyall I - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Lyall I - Parc National de la Gaspésie

    En el Quebec marítimo se encuentra el Parc National de la Gaspésie, en concreto las Chic-Chocs Mountains. Unas montañas que no levantan más de 1100 m pero que ofrece descensos de entre 350 y 500 m de desnivel con unos es...

  • Mont Lyall - Parc National de la Gaspésie

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    near Cap-Seize, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    chechar
    Distance
    8.13mi
    Elevation +
    3035f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofMont Lyall - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Lyall - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Lyall - Parc National de la Gaspésie

    En el Quebec marítimo se encuentra el Parc National de la Gaspésie, en concreto las Chic-Chocs Mountains. Unas montañas que no levantan más de 1100 m pero que ofrece descensos de entre 350 y 500 m de desnivel con unos es...

  • Mont Hog's Back - Parc National de la Gaspésie

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    near Cap-Seize, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    chechar
    Distance
    5.51mi
    Elevation +
    2106f
    TrailRank
    38
    Photo ofMont Hog's Back - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Hog's Back - Parc National de la Gaspésie Photo ofMont Hog's Back - Parc National de la Gaspésie

    En el Quebec marítimo se encuentra el Parc National de la Gaspésie, en concreto las Chic-Chocs Mountains. Unas montañas que no levantan más de 1100 m pero que ofrece descensos de entre 350 y 500 m de desnivel con unos es...

  • La Grande Cuve Gaspésie Mont Albert

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    near Cap-Seize, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    MartineLap
    Distance
    10.30mi
    Elevation +
    1263f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLa Grande Cuve Gaspésie Mont Albert Photo ofLa Grande Cuve Gaspésie Mont Albert Photo ofLa Grande Cuve Gaspésie Mont Albert

    Parc de la Gaspésie L’enregistrement s’est arrêté à la Grande Cuve et a redémarré à l’abri de la Serpentine

  • Pic Dubuc par rue de Verbier 2016-03-05

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    near Saint-David-de-Falardeau, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    Alain Bouchard
    Distance
    12.85mi
    Elevation +
    1775f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofPic Dubuc par rue de Verbier 2016-03-05 Photo ofPic Dubuc par rue de Verbier 2016-03-05 Photo ofPic Dubuc par rue de Verbier 2016-03-05

    Le départ se fait depuis la prise d'eau du Village de la station de ski Le Valinouët. Il est nécessaire d'avoir la carte réseau de la SEPAQ pour l'accès au Parc des Monts Valin.

  • Lake Louise

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    near Lake Louise, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    Genevieve Ajas
    Distance
    7.27mi
    Elevation +
    2871f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofLake Louise Photo ofLake Louise Photo ofLake Louise

    Départ depuis le stationnement du lac Louise, dernier stationnement en haut a gauche, montée environ de 3Km dans les sapins, puis on redescend un peu pour remonter dans un goulet à forte pente (nous avons porté les skis)...

  • Mc Donell (peak North) par couloir E

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    near Pleasant Camp, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    André René Roussimoff
    Distance
    7.80mi
    Elevation +
    4049f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMc Donell (peak North) par couloir E Photo ofMc Donell (peak North) par couloir E Photo ofMc Donell (peak North) par couloir E

    28 mars 2024 à 11:22:05 Pas de pont , il faut traverser au mieux. Ne pas regarder les traces de pas suspectes dans la neige! Pour la monté, ne pas faire comme nous, mais aller au fond de la vallée contre le glacier a...

  • BLT par la Sapin-Bouleau

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    near Saint-David-de-Falardeau, Québec (Canada)
    Author
    colette fournier
    Distance
    5.31mi
    Elevation +
    896f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofBLT par la Sapin-Bouleau Photo ofBLT par la Sapin-Bouleau Photo ofBLT par la Sapin-Bouleau

    La BLT est une très belle piste de raquette. En ski dans le sens horaire, cela permet d’éviter les descentes plus périlleuses. Si vous craignez de descendre la Sapin-Bouleau, tourner à gauche dans le chemin forestier ren...

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