Hidden Knob

Berthoud Pass

A low-angle, wide chute

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
411 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
137 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
30˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 411 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 137 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Hidden Knob is on the east side of Hidden Knoll, below and to the east of Y chute. It has a northern aspect so the snow is often quite good. Since it is pretty low-angle it also offers a safer route into the subalpine.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

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