2.1 km away
Union Meadows GREEN
Far traverse out to the Green line with a short steep couple turns where most don't make it.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 882 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 128 m
The Saddle
Copper Mountain
Salida
A tricky way down from Jacque Peak
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 429 m
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 2 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 429 vertical metres of descent.
Description
It can be a bit rocky and is much less wide open than the bowl but its pitch is a lot more mellow and it's much shorter. The exposure is also a bit intense
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
2.3 km away
Union Meadows YELLOW
Rarely skied gladed trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 139 m
2.4 km away
Knot Slot
Ski into the steepest pitch for a few turns off West Ridge.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 416 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 143 m
2.5 km away
Union Meadows ORANGE
Hidden tree glades with natural wind features.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 175 m
2.5 km away
Union Meadows BLUE
Rarely skied gladed trees in Union Meadows.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 690 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 161 m
2.5 km away
Union Meadows RED
Quick access to banked tree runs with natural features
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 774 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 173 m
2.8 km away
Boulderado
A steep open face to trees, and one of the most aesthetic lines at Copper Mountain.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 992 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 331 m
3.3 km away
Vanity Face
The Hollywood Line just above the American Flyer Lift
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 67 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 36 m
8.5 km away
Crazy Ivan 1
Steep rock filled line
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 166 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
8.5 km away
Zero Chute
Steep line with zero shaped rock garden in it
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 161 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 117 m
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3 routes · Freeride Skiing