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Gowdy's

Aspen

A very challenging, very steep and very narrow chute.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
983 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
278 m
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
40˚
Gowdy's Map

This run can be accessed from The Cirque Poma and by traversing from the top of Sheer Bliss. It's one of the steepest and most challenging runs on the mountain. The top starts off with a cornice which can make it very difficult to begin the run. The top section is very steep and narrow. Be very confident in your hop turns and ability to stop yourself if you were to fall. A good idea would be to take AMF first and traverse under the top part of Gowdy's to check it out and see what's in store for you.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

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