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Hotham Alpine Resort

A short steep open face that leads into The Chute

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance: 277 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 92 m

Low Point: 1.7 km
High Point: 1.8 km
Gradient: 29˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between July and August. From a low point of 1.7 km to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 277 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 92 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3.

Description

Open faced turns on what is some of the steeper and sustained gradient available in the area. A must do on powder days.

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

Close to help in case of emergency.