Coles Bowl

Hotham Alpine Resort

A short but steep bowl

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance: 140 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 68 m

Low Point: 1.6 km
High Point: 1.7 km
Gradient: 29˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between July and August. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 1.7 km, the route covers 140 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 68 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3.

Description

A short but steep little bowl that ends at the Mary's Slide Bridge. Approach from the ridge or from halfway down Mary's Slide. One of the steepest marked faces in the resort and can be quite narrow depending on the snowpack, however often holds good snow.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.