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The parking area for the approach to Mount Royal.
Recreational path approach.
The Mount Royal Trailhead.
The Mount Royal Trail as it leaves the paved path.
Skinning up to Mount Royal.
Snow cover can be thin by spring.
Continue straight up to the saddle.
Be prepared to carry your skis over bare patches of the trail in spring.
Navigating the dry parts.
Trend left to the saddle close by.
The saddle is the best place to transition.
Rigging for the rappel.
Rigging for the rappel.
Rigging for the rappel.
Top of Coin Slot.
The descent into Coin Slot Couloir.
The first crux in Coin Slot Couloir.
Skiing Coin Slot Couloir on Mount Royal.
Skiing Coin Slot Couloir on Mount Royal.
The final stage of Coin Slot Couloir on Mount Royal.
The bottom apron on Coin Slot Couloir.
Recreational trail exit.
Signage at the bridge.