Callaghan West Mainline
- 3.8 mi
- round trip
- 1,726 ft
- climb
- 2,962 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Callaghan West Mainline is an out-and-back ski touring route in British Columbia, Canada. It is 1.9 miles each way, 3.8 miles there and back. It runs between about 2,440 ft and 2,960 ft above sea level, with roughly 630 ft of climbing one way. The nearest town is Whistler Village, about 8.9 miles west of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Metal Dome and Brandywine Mountain. Alexander Falls and Mid Madeley Falls are within about 3 miles. For camping, Madeley Lake Campsite and Callaghan Lake are within about 6 miles. There are 2 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Ski touring crosses avalanche terrain: read the local avalanche bulletin and carry beacon, shovel and probe.
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