Caribou Trees
Nederland
Another tree-filled option off Bald Mountain.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 793 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 242 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.1 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 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 793 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 242 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Follow CR 218J until its end, then skin up to treeline. Ski the trees on skier's right back down to the road.
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
- Alpine
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins