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Summary | Elevation: 9,300 ft

GRANITE CANYON
GRANITE CANYON
Granite Canyon is one of the best places to get into trouble when skiing in the Jackson Hole Resort Backcountry. The lines are steep narrow and funnel into terrain trap creek bed at the bottom. Generally people do not go back there until new snow has had a couple days to settle. There have been several infamous avalanche incidents.

The skiing in Granite Canyon is comprised of classics like Mile Long Couloir and Endless Couloir. Like the names suggest, these are sustained long runs. There are many more options, but be careful because not all the chutes are a clean exit, and can end in huge cliffs that even Jamie Pierre wouldn't huck. Be sure to go with someone who knows the area.

Toward the bottom there is usually a traverse that is long and arduous that will take you back to the north end of the resort. But expect lots of uphill side stepping and pole panting. Snowboarders usually don't go back there because of the traverse out.

Granite is north facing so the snow stays good even when the storms don't come.
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  MILE LONG COULOIR This Route is not officially added


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February 6, 2011
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Waheenie: February 6, 2011 Uphill: 500 ft. | Downhill: 4,000 ft.

1st time up the headwall express in a couple years- felt great! Pretty much nothing beats skiing in Granite Canyon. Despite variable snow, it was a super fun run. Definitely enough untracked powder...[view]
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Powderjunky: February 6, 2011 Uphill: 500 ft. | Downhill: 4,000 ft.

There was good snow, firm snow and even ice. We could use some more snow. But it was nice and warm out there....[view]
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