Jim's Glade

Berthoud Pass

Some tight tree skiing

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
542 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
166 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.3 km
High Point
3.5 km
Gradient
34˚
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This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 542 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 166 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Jim's Glade is sandwiched between Floral Park, East Side Run, and Telegraph. It is a zone of low to moderately pitched trees. Because the trees are tighter here, it can often hold better snow than the neighboring Floral Park.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Trees

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