15 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
East Side
Berthoud Pass
Wide open, easy access skiing
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 110 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 17˚
East Side, as the name implies, is the wide open zone directly east from the top of the pass, below treeline. The angle is fairly low, but this is a great place to warm up if you are unsure of avalanche/snow conditions or want to get your legs under you.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
Guidebooks in this area
77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
Berthoud Pass, Colorado Backcountry Skiing Map
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