569 m away
Sun Dance
The classic Treble Cone area, perfect for freeride, plus you finish back at the base building.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 394 m
Hidden Valley
Fiordland National Park
Treble Cone
This is an area that isnt on too often as it needs good snow coverage, but when it is its one the best
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 525 m
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.7 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
Hidden Valley, as the name suggests, is not easy to find and is more one for the locals. Take the Home Basin chair and then the cat track to the Saddle. Just as you pass a small hut on your right you will see a gate at the start of a ridgeline. This is where your hike begins. To reach Hidden Valley you need to hike around 20 mins past an area called Sundance. You will reach the boundary fence which sits just past a natural saddle, Hidden Valley is to your left.
Description
The terrain in here is not too steep but is very undulating and really playful. There are lots of small features and hits and after a big snow it will hold the snow well. You finish on the access road to Treble Cone, so you will need to hitchhike back up, or walk for 15 mins.
The terrain is not steep, but is is a terrain trap, so be very careful and make sure your whole crew know how to use their avalanche safety equipment.
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
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
670 m away
Ridge / Hidden Valley Hike
Hike to access Hidden Valley
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 730 m
- Ascent
- 52 m
- Descent
- 12 m
844 m away
Indicator Chutes
Slightly steeper terrain than Powder Bowl
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 510 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 187 m
1.2 km away
Motutapu Chutes
The infamous Motutapu Chutes - New Zealand sidecountry at its best
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 871 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 408 m
1.2 km away
Drop Off
Not a run, but a series of cliffs that are a freerider's idea of heaven.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 717 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 287 m
1.2 km away
Powder Bowl
An unmarked area that is full of features
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 644 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 261 m
1.4 km away
Hollywood Bowl
A wide open bowl that funnels into steep terrain
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 897 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 245 m
1.4 km away
The Meadows
Open sidecountry above the Motutapu Chutes
Easy Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 590 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 120 m
1.4 km away
Cloud Nine
A huge, wide open area right in the middle of the saddle
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 740 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 333 m
1.4 km away
Summit Hike
Boot pack up to the summit
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 655 m
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 12 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring