Pipestone River

Ski Area Run

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DifficultyIII-IV
Length1.6 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
Reach Info Last UpdatedMarch 2, 2023

River Description

Pipestone is a short but sweet run flowing past the Lake Louise Ski Area. Rapids include Two Step, the aptly named Sidewinder, and Mr. Splat.


River Features

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We hit this quick run on the way from the states to Alaska and were delighted by its classy rapids, and of course the classic bear gate out of the parking lot. For us, flows were just right this day. There is a reason I'd heard about this run for years living in Montana - its fun!