Gracie's Slide
Salida
A quick, steep option right off the summit of the Pass.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 420 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 121 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 420 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 121 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.3 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Skin straight up west off the summit of the Pass (or follow the established skintrack south if you prefer, but it's shorter to go this way). Get up on the ridge and skin up until you can see the clear path to your left, or continue to the top if you want some extra turns.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
Equipment required
- Skins