Oatmeal Bowl

Berthoud Pass

A south facing alpine bowl

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
820 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
216 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.6 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
32˚
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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 January and May. From a low point of 3.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 820 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 216 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Oatmeal Bowl is a south facing alpine bowl with a moderate pitch. Due to its southern aspect, the snow is often very poor in Outmeal Bowl. However, if other routes in the alpine have dangerous avalanche conditions, Oatmeal Bowl is typically safer.

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 January and May

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