Obeservation Sub Peak: South Ridge, South Face

Observation Sub Peak is found between Cirque Forepeak and Observation Peak and has long been a classic ski touring area. It has quite a few different areas to ski, with a lot of different access routes. Near the road and up the valley that borders Cirque Forepeak you will find some great tree/glade skiing, while the alpine areas off the summit and summit ridge offer some outstanding ski descents.

Parking Style: Roadside

South Ridge, South Face

This is a popular area to grab some quick turns near the road with easy access. This slightly benched out terrain has open glade skiing, alpine loaded pockets and access to the bigger alpine lines near and off the summit.

Vertical: 400-600m access, 100-300m runs.

Distance: 2.5-3km access, 0.3-0.7km runs.

Directions: From the Parks Canada gate at the start of 93N drive about 35.5km and park roadside. Travel in the forest northeast for about 1.5km while staying on the climber’s right side of the drainage where you will reach the open valley separating Observation Sub Peak and Cirque Forepeak. Head up the valley for another 0.5km before skinning up the south aspect. Trend climber’s right to gain the ridge line which you can follow all the way to the top of the lower south face. On the way up you should see plenty of downhill skiing options. Once back at the drainage valley head southwest to exit back to the road, stay skier’s left of the lower drainage, following your access track back out.