Caribou Glades
Nederland
An open, gladed option off Bald Mountain.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 765 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 212 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
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 3.4 km, the route covers 765 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 212 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Take CR 218J all the way to the end. Skin up to treeline, and then keep somewhat left in the open part of the slope.
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
- Alpine
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins