77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
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˚
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
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