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Lamb's Slide

Rocky Mountain National Park

Mellow compared to everything around it, but still a serious ski descent.

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
16 m
Descent
546 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.5 km
High Point
4.1 km
Gradient
53˚
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Lamb's Slide Map

The setting is awesome for this one, located right under the Diamond at the start and ending on the Loft. It gets into the steep 40°s and is fairly consistently graded all the way through. Broadway can be accessed about 2/3 of the way up if you're looking for even more serious stuff. To get to the bottom (Mills Glacier), cross or skirt around Chasm Lake. This is on the looker's left side of Longs' huge East Face.

Looking towards Lamb's Slide from Mills Glacier.
Looking towards Lamb's Slide from Mills Glacier. Photo: Thomas Beatty
Climbing up the lower part in June 2022.
Climbing up the lower part in June 2022. Photo: Thomas Beatty
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Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between April and July

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons