Leopard's back forest

Gulmarg

Leopard's back forest via military road

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance: 8.5 km
Ascent: 231 m
Descent: 1.5 km

Low Point: 2.6 km
High Point: 4.1 km
Gradient: 37˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 4.1 km, the route covers 8.5 km, 231 vertical metres of ascent and 1541 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 2.

Description

One needs to has valid id and visa to show at military outpost. It's better to arrange taxi pick up after outpost.

Great steep forests.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

Away from help but easily accessed.