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˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 1 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 110 vertical metres of descent.

Description

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Trees

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