391 m away
Phantom Bridge Trees
A large section of steep woods between Phantom Bridge and Railbender trails
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 490 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 150 m
Riflesight Cliffs
Winter Park
Winter Park Ski Area
Some of the most extreme tree skiing in Winter Park
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 260 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 124 m
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 260 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 124 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A large tree section with a bunch of different cliffs.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
1.1 km away
Topher's Trees
A steep tightly gladed area with small cliffs and unexpected obstacles
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 588 m
- Ascent
- 16 m
- Descent
- 178 m
2.1 km away
The 40 Gate
A steep forest of trees that take you out of bounds from Parry's Peak on Parsenn Bowl to Highway 40
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 674 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 236 m
2.6 km away
Pano Lift Line
A slanted but fun trail directly under Panoramic Lift
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.7 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 378 m
7.4 km away
Pumphouse
Some south facing glades
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 608 m
7.5 km away
Wyskis
Mellow tree skiing.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 589 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
7.7 km away
Hell's Half Acre
No-hike-necessary tree skiing on Hell's Half Acre.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 296 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 80 m
7.8 km away
Hoop Creek
No-hike-necessary tree skiing thanks to a shuttle on Berthoud Pass.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 811 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 175 m
7.9 km away
Telegraph
A low-angle cut through the trees
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 761 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 192 m
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Guidebooks in this area
15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
The Best Backcountry Ski Lines on Berthoud Pass
77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Berthoud Pass, Colorado Backcountry Skiing Map
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