77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Cactus Rock
Berthoud Pass
A variety of small cliffs
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 160 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 63 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
Cactus Rock is a route with a variety of small to medium sized cliffs (5 -15 feet). This aspect of Hidden Knoll can often get wind loaded and have weird sun crusts, especially later in the season. Be aware of avalanche activity when new snow does not bond well to older sun crusts.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
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