East Wall
Berthoud Pass
Winter Park
Winter Park Ski Area
steep route into the basin of the cirque
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 800 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 216 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 800 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 216 vertical metres of descent.
Description
A run down the side of the cirque !! NOT A WINTER PARK TRAIL !!
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
Features
- Face