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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
    64
    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...

  • 2023-02-14 - Phalanx Mtn - Foon Alley

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    near Whistler, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Lucas Alegre
    Distance
    7.25mi
    Elevation +
    3199f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo of2023-02-14 - Phalanx Mtn - Foon Alley Photo of2023-02-14 - Phalanx Mtn - Foon Alley Photo of2023-02-14 - Phalanx Mtn - Foon Alley

    Classic Whistler line. Access via Showcase T-bar to Blackcomb Glacier and into the Garibaldi Provincial Park to then make it through guides notch towards the Spearhead Glacier. Following the skiing down the glacier...

  • 2023-03-09 / Rainbow Mtn

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    near Alpine Meadows, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Lucas Alegre
    Distance
    11.91mi
    Elevation +
    4741f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of2023-03-09 / Rainbow Mtn Photo of2023-03-09 / Rainbow Mtn

    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...

  • 2023-02-23 Slalok Mountain

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    near Mount Currie 6, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    Lucas Alegre
    Distance
    9.44mi
    Elevation +
    4547f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo of2023-02-23 Slalok Mountain Photo of2023-02-23 Slalok Mountain

    The itinerary starts at the Jofree Lakes parking lot, where you gain elevations as you get to each of the lakes. From the third and highest one, then we started climbing up towards Matier Glacier, where we finally tra...

  • 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...

  • Trident Couloir (Panorama Peak Couloirs)

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    near Eldon, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    11.29mi
    Elevation +
    3885f
    TrailRank
    21

    This aesthetic couloir can be seen from Panorama ridge and is a great ski if snow stability is good. An impressive line that doesn't just look pretty - it skis awesome! There are several couloirs off Panorama Peak of ...

  • The French Haig Robertson Traverse

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    12.51mi
    Elevation +
    3681f
    TrailRank
    21

    This is a Premiere route in the Kananaskis range with beautiful views and complex terrain. This is one of the crown jewels of the Kananaskis region a must-do for ski mountaineers who like long days, technical travel a...

  • Chester Lake Couloir

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    6.65mi
    Elevation +
    3468f
    TrailRank
    21

    A technical Couloir with an easy approach This Couloir is tricky to hit in the right conditions. It's a beautiful 800 meter line which is hard to get right; due to wind it is not always fully filled in. The snow can a...

  • Chockstone Couloir (Rockbound Lake Couloir)

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    near Castle Junction, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    11.71mi
    Elevation +
    3461f
    TrailRank
    21

    A very unique line with a huge arch to ski through This is a very unique and exciting line. It is a long day with a long approach for a short line but the uniqueness of the arch and the steepness of the top will satis...

  • Panorama Ridge (Taylor Lake Ski Tour)

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    near Eldon, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    11.31mi
    Elevation +
    3386f
    TrailRank
    21

    This is an extremely popular ski tour with simple terrain and lovely views. This is a very popular ski tour and for good reason - it is straightforward, low hazard and affords a lovely view. You park at the Taylor lak...

  • Peyto Lake to Peyto Hut

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    near Saskatchewan River Crossing, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    7.15mi
    Elevation +
    2283f
    TrailRank
    21

    A tough but rewarding start to the trip across the Wapta Longer and tougher than the Bow Lake entry to the Wapta Icefield, the Peyto Lake approach is the wild way to start the Wapta traverse. Taking this line also mak...

  • St Nicholas Peak

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    near Stephen, British Columbia (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    11.61mi
    Elevation +
    3497f
    TrailRank
    21

    A spectacular peak on the Wapta Icefields This spectacular peak is amongst the most popular on the Wapta. It can be done in a long day from Bow Lake, or be combined with a stay at the Bow Hut (2330 m). A) TO BOW HU...

  • Trident Couloir (Panorama Peak Couloirs)

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    near Eldon, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    11.29mi
    Elevation +
    3885f
    TrailRank
    21

    This aesthetic couloir can be seen from Panorama ridge and is a great ski if snow stability is good. An impressive line that doesn't just look pretty - it skis awesome! There are several couloirs off Panorama Peak of ...

  • Superslope (Superslope, The Fist)

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    near Kovach, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    4.06mi
    Elevation +
    1736f
    TrailRank
    21

    A fun, long and large descent The name of this route is a perfect description in itself for this run- it is a fun, long "super slope," of a descent. You park for this ski tour in the same spot you park to go to Tryst ...

  • Bell Couloir

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    near Eldon, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    5.71mi
    Elevation +
    3845f
    TrailRank
    21

    A classic Rockies ski line - this is a huge couloir! This is a classic Rockies line that primarily gets skied in the fall or spring. The trail begins at the Taylor Lake Parking lot and ascends on the heavily traffi...

  • 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.

  • Miner's Couloir (Town Gully, Canmore Couloir)

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    near Canmore, Alberta (Canada)
    Author
    poltorralba
    Distance
    4.57mi
    Elevation +
    2467f
    TrailRank
    19

    A classic Canmore local ski tour. Home for coffee by 10am! Miner's Couloir is a classic Canmore local ski tour. It is not always in condition but when it is it gets skied a lot. The route starts at the top of the s...

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