164 m 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
Telegraph
Berthoud Pass
A low-angle cut through the trees
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 761 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 192 m
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 22˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 761 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 192 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Telegraph is a cut through the trees that follows old telephone poles. This is a fairly popular route because, although it is low angle, it can be a fun double-fall line ski when the snow is good. It also takes very little effort to get to the top from the parking lot.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
216 m 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
790 m away
Wyskis
Mellow tree skiing.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 589 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 130 m
926 m away
Pumphouse
Some south facing glades
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 406 m
- Descent
- 608 m
5.5 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
5.8 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
6.8 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
7.5 km 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
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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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