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Keystone

Challenging chute in Keystone Adjacent Backcountry Area

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
719 m
Ascent
2 m
Descent
185 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
38˚
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This is a great backcountry chute that can be accessed by hiking the North and South Bowl bootpack and ducking under the boundary line on hikers' right. The pitch starts off deceivingly mellow until you arrive at the chute's entrance. If the chute is too intimidating, continue down the less intense "Cliff Traverse" run. While it isn't very narrow, the pitch of the chute is quite intense and there are plenty of rocks that can easily throw you off balance. However, once you clear the choke, the run widens significantly and you can enjoy some nice steep turns to the bottom.

Difficulty

Severe

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

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

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
  • Walk Required

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