Caribou Hill

Nederland

An absolute Nederland classic. Unbeatable. Low-angle.

Ski Touring Easy

Distance: 934 m
Ascent: 0 m
Descent: 175 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 3 km
High Point: 3.2 km
Gradient: 20˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 934 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 175 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

This may be the easiest backcountry line ever achieved. The only real way to make it entertaining is to do it as a dawn patrol, or build a kicker.

From the parking lot, go up the obvious hill to the southwest. Descend aiming for the drainage on the east.

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

Close to help in case of emergency.