2.1 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
Jacque Bowl
Copper Mountain
Salida
Legendary Backcountry Bowl accessed from the shoulder of Jacque Peak
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 428 m
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
You'll have to hike quite a ways out to access this bowl though it's worth every step. Simply follow the West Ridge Traverse and leave the designated backcountry gate located at the end of the ridge. From here ski down to the base of the bowl and hike straight up it. It starts off flat but steepens significantly in the middle of the run. It does flatten quite significantly towards the bottom of the run so make sure to carry your speed. Absolutely worth doing if the snow conditions are safe and if you're willing to hike the arduous distance.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
2.3 km away
Union Meadows YELLOW
Rarely skied gladed trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
2.4 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
2.6 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
2.6 km away
Union Meadows BLUE
Rarely skied gladed trees in Union Meadows.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 690 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
2.6 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
2.8 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
3.3 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
8.5 km away
Crazy Ivan 1
Steep rock filled line
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
8.5 km away
Zero Chute
Steep line with zero shaped rock garden in it
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 161 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
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