The Doolans

Date: Multiple trips - Winter & Spring 2024

Location: Doolans Creek, The Remarkables, Queenstown, Otago, New Zealand

Trip Duration: Anything from short tours to multi-day trips

Field Notes: Either skin or take the Curvey Basin Chairlift to a steep head wall which gives access the predominantly East to South facing terrain known as the Doolans. Other alternate entry points are Wye Saddle or the head wall south of Point 2057. The area mainly consists of short, moderate angled runs and bowls but does have some steeper options available. The area is easily accessed which makes for either short or longer tours. This zone is highly susceptible to wind loading.

Rating: F, 1.1 -> 2.2, E1/E2

Google Maps Location

The Doolans Backcountry Ski Map. Common ascent (purple) and descent (blue) options.

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Great skiing off Point 2035

Looking West from the basins near Point 1771 at the head of Doolans Creek Right Branch

Tara & Flora near Point 1771

Dropping in near Point 1934

This area can get the brunt of the wind. Notice the cornice above.

More information to come here as I spend more time in the Doolans... Happy days!