5.5 miles
Distance
3,421 ft
Climb
-33 ft
Descent
1 mile
High Point

Designated winter access on Blackcomb Mountain to Garibaldi Provincial Park. It begins either on skier’s right of Merlin’s ski run or from Lot 7. Travelers will need to turn left toward Home Run, then follow the route: Home Run > Blackcomb Bench Climb > Short Horn > Green Line > North Route.

This is an unmaintained All Weather Conditions winter route. The North Route is not currently marked, flagging tape will be added along the route during the 2022/23 winter season, navigation skills are required (maps, compass and/or GPS and skills to use these tools).

Refer to the information boards at the Lower Cruiser trailhead or WB digital uphill access route map: https://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/-/aemasset/sitecore/whistler-blackcomb/maps/20221118_WB_winter_uphillaccess-blackcomb_003.pdf

Skiers and snowboarders looking to re-enter Whistler Blackcomb’s ski area boundaries from the backcountry should check in with Patrol (604-905-2324) for up-to-date avalanche conditions and terrain closures within the ski area boundary. When re-entering the ski area boundary after hours please be aware of operational hazards such as grooming cats, snowmobiles and to adhere to all signage and fencing.

Detailed Description
Blackcomb Uphill Winter Access - North Route is a 6 mile popular expert route located near Whistler British Columbia. This backcountry ski only route. This route includes 3 trails. This route climbs 3,421 ft with a max elevation of 5,922 ft then descends -33 ft.
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  • Winter only route
  • Riding area
    Whistler
  • Primary Activity
    Backcountry Ski
  • AKA
    North Route
  • Difficulty rating
    Black Diamond
  • eBike Allowed
    No
More Stats for Blackcomb Uphill Winter Access - North Route mountain bike route
  • Altitude change
    3,388 ft
  • Altitude min
    2,525 ft
  • Altitude start
    2,534 ft
  • Altitude end
    5,922 ft
  • Grade
    11.6%
  • Grade max
    -9.1%
  • Grade min
    81.8%
  • Distance climb
    5 miles
  • Distance down
    1,841 ft
  • Distance flat
    577 ft

Directions

  1. Walk northeast on Access Road.
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  11. Walk northeast on Base 2 Access Road.
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  13. Keep right to stay on Base 2 Access Road.
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  17. Walk south on Blackcomb Access Road.
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  41. Walk east on Old Spur Road.
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  45. Walk northeast on Old Spur Road.
  46. Continue for 90 meters.
  47. Walk south on Blackcomb Bench Climb.
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  59. Walk north on Blackcomb Bench Climb.
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