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Forest Lakes Bowl South

Nederland

One of the more achievable Forest Lakes Cirque descents.

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
548 m
Ascent
2 m
Descent
249 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
41˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 548 m, 2 vertical metres of ascent and 249 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.

An overview of the Forest Lakes Cirque.
An overview of the Forest Lakes Cirque. Photo: Thomas Beatty
This is the open face on the right side of the photo.
This is the open face on the right side of the photo. Photo: Thomas Beatty
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Description

Take either the Divide approach from Rollins Pass, or climb the line itself. Cornices top the line, so choose your entrance carefully.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between March and May

Features

  • Bowl
  • Alpine
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons