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Upper Cornice Bowl

Copper Mountain

Salida

Steeper part of Cornice Bowl that takes some additional hiking to reach

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
1.7 km
Ascent
27 m
Descent
292 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
36˚
Upper Cornice Bowl Map

The cornice becomes much larger here and the pitch becomes quite a bit steeper. The further you hike up, the more challenging this bowl becomes. Though each step becomes increasingly worth it as the snow quality generally improves the further up you go! Be wary of the cornice however as if you get too close to it, there's a good chance of it breaking in the afternoon sun!

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Skins

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