6.4 km away
The Amphitheatre
Collecting a huge amount of snow, this area holds the snow really late into the season and The Amphitheatre is a lovely set of chutes.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 299 m
Falls Creek 2
Open bowl smaller line
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 285 m
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
Hiking up the ridge beyond the Guthega Trig, this line often commences with a drop over areas that are impacted by significant wind drifts and cornice snow. Lower sections often hold great lines well into even busy weekends.
Description
At the bottom of the line, some elect to follow the line down parallel to Falls Creek, others head up towards the start of The Rolling Ground or Consett Stephen Pass.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
6.4 km away
The Scimitar
Following a narrow gully running down from Twynam, The Scimitar plummets down for over 400 metres of vertical to Watson's Creek
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 436 m
6.4 km away
Twynam South Face
A great run to assess the conditions before dropping into the Blue Lake area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 298 m
6.4 km away
Centre Gully
The easiest line down to Blue Lake
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 283 m
6.4 km away
The Triple A
Offering some of the greatest continuous fall line in Australia, The Triple A is fantastic in Spring, holding a consistent pitch all the way through.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 430 m
6.4 km away
Twynam Northeast Spur
The northeastern spur off Mt Twynam follows a gentle gradient for around 2 km to the base of Mt Anderson
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.4 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 270 m
6.9 km away
Stag Gully
A popular line for a serious backcountry skier or boarder, Stag Gully is the gnarliest of them all.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 530 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 158 m
7.1 km away
Watsons Creek Run A
The most common run into the Watsons Creek Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 603 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 302 m
7.2 km away
Glissade Gully
The most western of the steep chutes down into Blue Lake.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 233 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 106 m
7.3 km away
Sentinel Ridge
One of the most picturesque lines you will ever do.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 29 m
- Descent
- 283 m
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Guidebooks in this area
6 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Ski Down Under : Guthega and Mount Tate Tours
16 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Australia's Hidden Diamond : Charlotte Pass Ski Tours
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