Heartbeat Bowl South
Nederland
One of the many options off Heartbeat Peak.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 567 m
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 186 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
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 March and May. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 567 m, 10 vertical metres of ascent and 186 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
From the summit of Heartbeat Peak, ski south. Steep but open. Likely better snow the earlier you can get it in the year.
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