Mount Neva Northeast Slopes
Nederland
The easiest way down Mt. Neva.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 474 m
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 219 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.7 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between May and June. From a low point of 3.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 474 m, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 219 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
The looker's left side of this face on Neva. This melts out fairly early in the year (get here late May if possible). As with other lines here, hike to Lake Dorothy via the Arapaho Pass Trail to start.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons