Big Blue

Salida

Open field blue equivalent on Pikes Peak

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance: 819 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 347 m

Low Point: 3.6 km
High Point: 3.9 km
Gradient: 31˚

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 3.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 819 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 347 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Free ride ski and snowboard route accessible by hitchhiking between two pull-offs

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

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

Close to help in case of emergency.