Heartbeat Bowl North
Nederland
The line off Heartbeat with better snow, in all likelihood.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 872 m
- Ascent
- 21 m
- Descent
- 208 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between April and May. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 872 m, 21 vertical metres of ascent and 208 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
From Heartbeat Peak, ski north. Likely higher quality snow on this side, but possibly more of a persistent weak layer.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Face
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins