Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
This route exists with the West Roger's Pass Winter Restricted Area. A National Parks Pass & a Winter Access Permit (free) is required to access this area - both can be obtained at the Visitor Center starting at 0800h the morning of the intended outing. This area is subject to artillery avalanche control and access may be restricted if there is planned control work being done that day. Check in at the visitor center located at the trailhead before heading out.
Need to Know
Bathrooms are available at the Visitor Center at the trailhead. Extreme caution is advised approaching via the Connaught Valley drainage - complex avalanche terrain that is exposed to multiple, large, south facing avalanche paths. Ski crampons, crampons, 2x50m ropes, helmets & harnesses are required. Be sure of avalanche conditions before attempting this route. Very exposed! This terrain should be considered double black ski terrain.
Description
From the Roger's Pass Visitor Center, follow the ascent route for Mt Cheops. From the west summit, skin carefully along the ridge for approx 80m to find the entrance of the line. A rappel anchor at about ankle height allows a 35m rap down a rock slab into the line. The slopes are approx 50 degrees here. Ski down & rightwards to the wall & slip by a large rock slap on the right, this is the crux. Very steep in here (60 degrees) but it is short. It can be skied, side-slipped, downclimbed or there is a rap anchor on the right wall depending on conditions & skill level. Once past the crux, the remainder of the line is 45-50 degrees & wide. Ski down into the large bowl known as North Cheops 2. From here you can ski directly to the valley bottom or traverse high right in the bowl, above the moraine wall, and traverse through the trees to gain access to the Chromosome couloirs for an exciting finish back to your car at the Visitor Center.
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Michael Dundon
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