Beacon Peak East Face
Nederland
A classic line often skied in the early spring.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 410 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 1.2 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 410 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Since this is the easiest (and safest, debatably) line on Beacon Peak, it makes a good early spring descent. Just below the Upper Forest Lakes, make a left-hand turn and head up the obvious face. Ski what you climb, or consider the chutes to skier's left.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Tree Skiing
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins