Researched route, Icefields Parkway
Icefields Parkway
A long ridge above Mosquito Creek that skis right back to the road, beside slopes with a record of large slides.
Dolomite Shoulder is the first high point on the long southeast ridge of Dolomite Peak, above Mosquito Creek on the Icefields Parkway, north of Lake Louise. It's about 3.6 km and 820 m of climbing to the top, and the way down runs right back to the road. The ridge itself is moderate. The slopes beside it, especially on the east side, have a record of large avalanches, and people on the ridge set off some of them. We built this route from research and haven't skied it ourselves.
We built this route from our own extensive research. All resources are cited on the dashboard. We haven't skied it ourselves, the routes illustrated may not be the best line choice, use your own judgement when planning. Remember you are still responsible for your own tour.
Last checked October 17, 2026.
| Distance | about 7.1 km round trip, 3.6 km to the top |
| Elevation gain | about 820 m |
| Slope angles | mostly 15 to 25 degrees on the ridge; slopes beside it reach the low 40s; terrain data reads low |
| Trailhead | 1,858 m |
| High point | 2,710 m, from OpenStreetMap and trip reports; terrain data reads 2,675 m |
| Nearest town | Lake Louise |
| Pass required | Parks Canada |
| Skied by us | Not yet |
From Lake Louise, head north on the Icefields Parkway. The start is a pull-off on the shoulder about 25 minutes up the road, roughly 1 km north of the Mosquito Creek crossing. There's no lot, so pull fully off the road. Stopping isn't allowed inside the signed avalanche zones along the Parkway. You need a Parks Canada pass.
When we last checked Parks Canada's bulletins, we found no closure for this route. The Parkway closes now and then for avalanche control, so check 511 Alberta before you go. There's no cell service once you're past Lake Louise. We'd leave our plan with someone who isn't coming.
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