1.6 km away
Peak 9 / 10 Summit Hike
Hike Route that starts from the Backcountry Gate
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 408 m
- Descent
- 6 m
East Ridge 9
Breckenridge
Salida
Nice long decent off Peak 9 Summit
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 532 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
Access this line via Mercury SuperChair or E chair. Start from the Twin Chutes Hike and enter through the backcountry gate at the top of Twin Chutes. Follow the ridge of Peak 9 to Summit Peak 9. Follow the marked decent but be aware of coverage as this line does not always fill in well. Skis best in the Spring. Exit through the Windows via Rick's Runout. The bottom half bowl has been known to slide, so please be aware. Peak 9 Summit is a great run, with a lot of turns back into the ski area.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Skins
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Janet's Cabin
The approach to a backcountry hut with an abundance of touring opportunities.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 364 m
- Descent
- 123 m
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