319 m away
Over-Hard
Short tree shot down to Mid Vail area.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 358 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 88 m
The Wildwoods
Vail
Short tree run in the Avanti area.
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 439 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 108 m
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 439 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 108 vertical metres of descent.
Description
New run for the 15/16 season, access this from the top of the Avanti Express, follow the catwalk towards Eagles Nest and drop into the trees on the right just after Pickaroon.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
394 m away
Mid-Vail Trees
Short tree shot down to Mid Vail area.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 477 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 126 m
1.6 km away
Minturn Mile
One of the most famous off-piste routes at the resort.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 662 m
1.6 km away
Christmas Trees
Great gladed powder run down Mountain Mop.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 842 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 238 m
2 km away
Wow Woods
Huge treeline with plenty of options.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 955 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 351 m
2.1 km away
Wow Ridge
Wow Widge
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 479 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 205 m
2.1 km away
Northwoods Chair Line
Long run that can be great on powder days. 1
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.5 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 451 m
2.4 km away
The Wizard of O.S.
Epic tree skiing in Sun Down Bowl
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 900 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 291 m
2.9 km away
Eastwood
Solid treeline that holds snow for weeks after a storm.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 498 m
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 102 m
3 km away
Chair 11 Line
Long gully, epic on powder days.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 973 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 255 m
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Guidebooks in this area
10 routes · Freeride Skiing
10 of the Best Lift-Accessed Ski Lines in the World
16 routes · Freeride Skiing
Freeride Lines for Powderhounds at Vail Mountain
3 routes · Freeride Skiing · Resort Ski Touring
Uphill at Vail: Touring Colorado’s Largest Resort
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