696 m 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
Steep Gullies Hike Back
Arapahoe Basin
Hike back starting at the end of Grand Portage.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 99 m
- Descent
- 4 m
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
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 between January and April. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 1 km, 99 vertical metres of ascent and 4 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Way back to the ski area from the Steep Gullies, Janitors Only, and Christmas Trees. Takes about 20 minutes.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
800 m away
Beaver Trees Pali
Steep tight trees
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 515 m
856 m away
West Turbo Chute
Nice exposed rock chute hidden off Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 165 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 97 m
858 m away
Turbo Chute
nice steep chute off the main Piste Trail Turbo
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 258 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
1.3 km away
Beaver Bowl 1
Bowl skiing tree run
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 835 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 386 m
1.3 km away
Beaver Bowl 3
Flat bowl to steep tree skiing
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 842 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 381 m
1.3 km away
Beaver Bowl 2
Bowl skiing into a tree run
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 865 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 398 m
1.4 km away
Beaver Bowl 4
Mellow bowl skiing into mellow tree skiing
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 986 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 414 m
1.6 km away
Beaver Bowl 5
Open bowl skiing to tight tree skiing
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 434 m
1.7 km away
East Wall Traverse
Access to hikeable and out of bounds terrain
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 22 m
- Descent
- 191 m
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Guidebooks in this area
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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