36 m away
East Twin
Soft, powdery run off Twin Chutes Zone. A very steep chute that experts will find holds some incredible snow
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 291 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 122 m
West Twin
Breckenridge
Salida
Farthest run off the Twin Chutes Traverse with many wind drifts
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 293 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 122 m
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
A wind drifted, fun open run off the top of Twin Chutes. Winds are usually high in this area as well as visibility. It is open and can be very soft and powdery. However, the drifts can be firm and tough. The bottom exit flattens out, and you my require a push to get back into the Windows.
Description
West Twin Chute is the steepest pitch on peak the north side of peak 9, and despite it being very short, it is totally worth the effort. From the top of the peak 9 access road, continue hiking west toward the peak 9 bowl until you get up and over ridge, and are staring down at west twin chute, which is also the steepest of the twin chutes. The run out is long, technical, and spans almost the entire valley between peak 8 and peak 9. Keep the run out to the right, and it will be much easier to get back to chair E. Stay to far left, and you will wind up struggling to stay on the right side of the boundary rope.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Features
- Trees
Similar routes nearby
76 m away
Upper Broadway
A wide open powder field with windlips and great snow that the expert skier will love.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 189 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 50 m
231 m away
West Broadway
A wide open section of trees at the bottom of Upper Broadway that expert skiers will really enjoy
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 287 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 102 m
233 m away
Lower Broadway
A wide open powder field with windlips and great snow that the expert skier will love.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 261 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 109 m
261 m away
Rick's Runout
Tight downhill moguled out traverse
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 967 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 197 m
404 m away
Windows #7
A steep chute through the trees for expert skiers
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 217 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 88 m
451 m away
Windows #6
A great run out of upper and lower broadway that expert skiers will find exhilerating
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 213 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 82 m
459 m away
Windows #5
A tight, steep tree run that expert skiers will truly enjoy
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 240 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 94 m
527 m away
Windows #4
A fun and challenging chute for the expert skier that drops in from the peak 9 access road hike.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 275 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 108 m
646 m away
Windows #3
A steep, gladed tree run with wide open sections for expert skiers.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 280 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 131 m
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