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Beaver Creek High Alpine Summit Run

Beaver Creek

High Alpine Bowl suitable for backcountry novices

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
2.1 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
230 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
17˚
Beaver Creek High Alpine Summit Run Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 2.1 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 230 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

While this is not officially part of the resort, backcountry novices can hike back here and ski this extremely gentle bowl. The only thing is it can get windblown very easily due to its exposed location!

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

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