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M-Chutes

Keystone

Rocky Southeast facing chutes in Keystone Backcountry Zone

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
135 m
Descent
311 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
37˚
M-Chutes Map

The M-Chutes (Montezuma Chutes) are located in a backcountry zone adjacent to Keystone and can be accessed by hiking the North and South Bowl bootpack and ducking under the boundary line on hikers' right. These face southeast so expect some relatively rough conditions. These chutes are much more technical than the neighboring Sun Chutes due to how narrow they are. However, once past their initial chokes, they mellow out relatively quickly

Difficulty

Severe

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between February and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

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