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Needles / Doors Traverse Out

Breckenridge

Salida

Traverse out along a creek

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
230 m
Ascent
1 m
Descent
22 m
Low Point
3.2 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
Needles / Doors Traverse Out Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and May. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 230 m, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 22 vertical metres of descent.

Description

This is the exit out of the Needle's Eye and the Doors. Please be aware of the creek below and along skier's left. Follow the creek until you can find the proper exit over it, and head back to the piste.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between November and May

Features

  • Trees

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