5k Day, minimal avy exposure
Berthoud Pass
mines, jims glade, telegraph, hoop creek meadow, russel to current creek bench bowl, around hidden knoll, upper 110s, perfect trees, skin back to lot
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 19 km, 1581 vertical metres of ascent and 1581 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Good way to train for longer days without exposing yourself to much avy risk aside from Oatmeal bowl and the skin back to the lot on the road under 80s and 90s.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Ski Safari
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins