28 m away
Cess Pool
A steep rocky run with a closeout choke on the far skier's left of Sock it to Me Ridge.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 196 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 120 m
Little Hourglass
Crested Butte
A steep apron that funnels into a narrow mandatory cliff move before opening up in the runout.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 162 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 91 m
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
Little Hourglass is a local's favorite. It is a steep committed run with a mandatory 5-15 foot air in the middle choke. It tends to slough out, so the top apron can be deceptively thin. Carefully maneuver down to the choke, stick your air, then shut your speed down. Little Hourglass can be accessed from the top of the Sock it to Me Ridge. It is bordered by Cess Pool to the left and Sock it to Me proper on the right. Exit via a cat road at the bottom that takes you to Black Eagle and the East River Lift.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
65 m away
Phaser Trees
A steep thicker tree section on the far skiers left of the Sock it to Me Ridge.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 215 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 114 m
128 m away
Championship Cliffs
A large cliff area in the far upper skier's right of the Sock it to Me Ridge.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 168 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 104 m
182 m away
Disgusting Trees
A thick tree run through the steep trees that separate Slot Rocks and Sock it to Me Ridge.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 271 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 147 m
183 m away
Slot
A steep tree run containing cliffs and rocks near the Staircase section of the North Face.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 287 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 169 m
190 m away
Buck's Traverse
Buck's Traverse gives you the chance to get back to Paradise Express from Last Steep if don't want to head to East River.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 301 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 26 m
204 m away
Slot Rocks
A rocky cliff section near the bottom of the Staircase area.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 142 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 91 m
233 m away
Keyhole / Last Stash
Keyhole / Last Stash is a steep pitch in tight trees above Last Steep, accessed by a short side-step above "Easy Out" Exit To Paradise.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 372 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 126 m
235 m away
Rosy Lane / Easy Rider
Back to back knolls off the skier's right of Hawk's Nest used to access the Sock it to Me Ridge.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 292 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 110 m
237 m away
Dead Bob's Chute
A long shaded chute in the in the Staircase section of the North Face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 347 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 182 m
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Guidebooks in this area
80 routes · Freeride Skiing