Baldy's Skirt
Nederland
Safe, low-angle, but all the way in the back.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 707 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 162 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 707 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 162 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
From treeline along Bald Mountain West Skirt, ski the fall line to skier's left, until you get back to the skintrack.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins