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West Broadway

Breckenridge

Salida

A wide open section of trees at the bottom of Upper Broadway that expert skiers will really enjoy

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
287 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
102 m
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
30˚
West Broadway Map

Blast through some tight trees after exiting Upper Broadway, and you will see one of the few signs on this side of the mountain, confirming that you have ended up in West Broadway. The nice thing about West Broadway is the old growth trees that are placed very far apart, and terrain that just gets steeper and sweeter as you pass through it. Stay right in the fall line and get ready to enjoy some of the best powder turns Breckenridge has to offer. Be on your toes for the long flat run out that runs next to the creek. It is not to challenging, but one wrong step and you can easily slip and get wet.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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