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Summary | 300+ inches a year

WHITE QUEEN
WHITE QUEEN
The Selkirk Mountains are a mountain range spanning the northern portion of the Idaho Panhandle, eastern Washington, and southeastern British Columbia. They begin at Mica Peak near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho and extend approximately 320 km north (200 miles) from the border. The range is bounded on its west, northeast and at its northern extremity by the Columbia River. From the Columbia's confluence with the Beaver River, they are bounded on their east by the Purcell Trench, which contains the Beaver River, Duncan River, Duncan Lake, Kootenay Lake and the Kootenay River. The Selkirks are distinct from, and geologically older than, the Rocky Mountains. Together with the neighbouring Monashee and Purcell Mountains, and sometimes including the Cariboo Mountains to the northwest, the Selkirks are part of a larger grouping known as the Columbia Mountains.

Snowpack
Depends on the year.

Mountains

WHITE QUEEN (0) Elevation: 7,100 ft

On a good day, White Queen can be a quick and rewarding lap with long sustained vertical. Because it's south facing, be aware that it tends to get cooked off on sunny, warm days.

ROUTE: #14 at www.backcountryskiingcanada.com
ACCESS: Top of Silver King Chair
MAP: 82 F/6
TIME: 3 hours
ELEVATION GAIN: 548m /1800'
(including 396m/1300' chair ride)
ATES RATING: Challenging (2)

Buy the "West Kootenay Touring Guide" for the full description. Buy it here: www.backcountryskiingcanada.com


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December 30, 2010
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December 30, 2010
Submitted By SchneeFrau
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Schneefrau: December 30, 2010 Uphill: 6,500 ft. | Downhill: 6,500 ft.

What a delight! Stellar bluebird day amongst giant, stunning alpine peaks. Deep, blower pow, no wind, stable conditions even on the very steep slopes. AWESOME day checking out the local stashes of glo...[view]
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Schneefrau: December 29, 2010 Uphill: 3,500 ft. | Downhill: 3,500 ft.

Extra sweet, extra deep, light pow made for some fun turns up high near Whitewater. Snow coming down hard all day. Stable conditions. Wahoo!...[view]
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Davedowning: March 15, 2010 Uphill: 1,000 ft. | Downhill: 1,000 ft.

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Davedowning: March 14, 2010 Uphill: 3,000 ft. | Downhill: 3,000 ft.

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Davedowning: March 13, 2010 Uphill: 2,400 ft. | Downhill: 2,400 ft.

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Davedowning: March 12, 2010 Uphill: 1,500 ft. | Downhill: 2,500 ft.

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Waheenie: February 18, 2009 Uphill: 5,000 ft. | Downhill: 5,000 ft.

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