Popova hat east
The longest route in the Popova shapka
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Low Point
- 1.1 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
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 1.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 5.6 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 1287 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 3.
Description
The longest route in the Popova shapka. after a fresh snowfall , it is obligatory to sit down . but you need to have a car that will take you off the road and keep an eye on the snow level as it does not always lie so low.
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.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Trees