2.3 km away
Union Meadows GREEN
Far traverse out to the Green line with a short steep couple turns where most don't make it.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 882 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 128 m
Headwall
Copper Mountain
Salida
Cliff-riddled face that is more dangerous than difficult
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 3.8 km
- Ascent
- 329 m
- Descent
- 809 m
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This awesome headwall can be accessed by an additional hike to the shoulder of Jacque Peak from the bowl. The face is quite steep though the difficulty lies in the exposure. There are multiple massive cliff bands below you and a fall would certainly mean injury if not death. The various chutes themselves are not too difficult and if you know where you're going, this face shouldn't be too difficult!
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.4 km away
Union Meadows YELLOW
Rarely skied gladed trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
2.5 km away
Knot Slot
Ski into the steepest pitch for a few turns off West Ridge.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 416 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 143 m
2.7 km away
Union Meadows ORANGE
Hidden tree glades with natural wind features.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 175 m
2.7 km away
Union Meadows BLUE
Rarely skied gladed trees in Union Meadows.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 690 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
2.7 km away
Union Meadows RED
Quick access to banked tree runs with natural features
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 173 m
2.9 km away
Boulderado
A steep open face to trees, and one of the most aesthetic lines at Copper Mountain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 992 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 331 m
3.4 km away
Vanity Face
The Hollywood Line just above the American Flyer Lift
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 67 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 36 m
8.6 km away
Crazy Ivan 1
Steep rock filled line
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
8.6 km away
Crazy Ivan 2
Steep line in lake chutes
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 170 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
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3 routes · Freeride Skiing