The Deadwood Cirque

This is an insanely steep line that most skiers shouldn't even dream of attempting. This run can really be split up into three sections: the Cliff Entrance, the Second Cliff, and the 500-foot Straight-Line. The Cliff Entrance is pure insanity and it's arguably one of the easier sections of the run. This entrance contains a cornice, a snowfield wall, and then a massive cliff that you must either send or rappel down (skiers' left contains the least amount of mandatory air, even some sections that you can just straight line, while the middle of the wall contains the most mandatory air). If you do decide to jump this cliff, note that slowing your speed is crucial, but doable as there's a flatter section up ahead. The next obstacle comes up very quickly: another huge cliff, known as the Second Cliff, that can actually have a few straight-line routes depending on the annual snowpack. Most years however it must be jumped. If you managed to stay afloat after hurdling over this cliff, head towards the hardest part of the run: what is known as the 500-foot straight-line. This is quite possibly the most narrow, long, and difficult straight-line in the area. In some years, the straight line might be wide enough for a few jump turns. Most years, however, this section must be taken at full speed. You'll be going so fast that you'll feel as if you were shot out of a gun. You'll fly out of this straight line at record speeds so don't even think about slowing down. Just carry the speed all the way to the straight-line bottom and hope for the best. If you do manage to ski this line top to bottom without falling then truly, congratulations. You're one of the most talented (and luckiest perhaps?) skiers in the world. This really should not be attempted by any sane skier, however, for those who are mentally insane, this run is perfect!