4.4 km away
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
Gasoline Alley
Breckenridge
Salida
Another option off the backside of Peak 5
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Ascent
- 928 m
- Descent
- 55 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 3 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
Just like the Conoco Chute, this line is better accessed, and scouted from the bottom. You can access it from above on the Summit of Peak 5, but it will be a complicated mountaineering route. Due to wind patterns and snowfall history, the top half of the line is usually wind scoured making it much easier to access from the bottom. Although this line is easy to scout from Copper Mountain, it is not as popular as the SKY Chutes. A great option, and easy skin from the bottom to access some great skiing. Also a great option as a challenging mountaineering route to summit Peak 4, and to get to know the Tenmile Range.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
7.1 km away
East Ridge 9
Nice long decent off Peak 9 Summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 532 m
7.2 km away
Uneva Ridge - Low Angle Laps
When the avalanche danger gets high around Vail head to Uneva Ridge for some low angle pow laps.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 317 m
- Descent
- 317 m
7.4 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
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