195 m away
Main Line
A popular aread from the top of the road to the bottom with no hike required
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 668 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 193 m
Sniktau hike
Loveland
Sniktau Hike
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 420 m
- Descent
- 247 m
- Low Point
- 3.7 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's extremely remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.7 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 3.2 km, 420 vertical metres of ascent and 247 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Hike up Mt. Sniktau
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
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431 m away
West Corner
Open powder field with some wind scoured exposure
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 822 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 344 m
798 m away
Short Laps
short runs of chutes and trees
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 372 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 153 m
981 m away
The Saddle
Picturesque open valley that is well worth the hike
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 332 m
1.2 km away
Kitchen Wall
Extremely steep cliff zones for the most experienced backcountry users
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 562 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 193 m
1.4 km away
Mine Dumps
Short bootpack to deep backcountry fresh lines
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 4.7 km
- Ascent
- 520 m
- Descent
- 803 m
3 km away
Turbo Chute
nice steep chute off the main Piste Trail Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
3.1 km away
West Turbo Chute
Nice exposed rock chute hidden off Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 165 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 97 m
3.4 km away
The Steep Gullies
Frequently accessed gladed run out of the resort gate
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 9 m
- Descent
- 470 m
3.5 km away
Beaver Trees Pali
Steep tight trees
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 515 m
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
12 of the Best Backcountry Lines near Loveland Pass
8 routes · Freeride Skiing
Ride Like a Local: Best Freeride Lines at A-Basin
4 routes · Freeride Skiing · Resort Ski Touring
Train Like a Local: In-Bounds Ski Tours at A-Basin
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