Pass Bowl
Salida
Nice gladed trees leads into a creekbed.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 338 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 2.3 km, 1 vertical metres of ascent and 338 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
From Old Monarch Pass, ski any of several options into the western drainage. If you want to avoid the creek, the first clearing is the bail point. Otherwise, continue along it until the beaver ponds at the bottom of Hump 2.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins