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Winter Cirque

Keystone

Steep Corniced Backcountry Bowl

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
169 m
Descent
327 m
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
36˚
Winter Cirque Map

(Not to be confused with the Cirque at Winter Park), this is technical backcountry bowl that can be accessed by hiking the North and South Bowl bootpack and ducking under the boundary line on hikers' right. There will most likely be a corniced entry. In this zone, there are three skiable lines with the middle being the easiest and the outer two being slightly harder. All are great option. This zone holds snow decently well and maintains a solid pitch all the way to the bottom.

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

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
  • Face
  • Walk Required

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