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Rick's Runout

Breckenridge

Salida

Tight downhill moguled out traverse

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
967 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
197 m
Low Point
3.3 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
25˚
Rick's Runout Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 967 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 197 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Exit traverse out of the Windows/Twin Chutes area. Follows a creek. Please be aware this runout is fast and tight, with a lot of trees. It will eventually take you back to E Chair terrain where you will have to cross the creek.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between November and April

Features

  • Trees

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