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Numbers Chute 3

Breckenridge

Salida

Another chute off the ballroom hike

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
189 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
91 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
35˚
Numbers Chute 3 Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 189 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 91 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Rarely skis well and is highly wind affected, please use caution when skiing this chute, it is not controlled. It will put you into a drainage that will require you to bushwack out of.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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