Porphyry Park Trees
Salida
One of the longer descents on the Pass.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 831 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 261 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
Starting from the summit of the Pass, follow a skintrack south on the west side of the road. Eventually, this skintrack crosses a shoulder. Go up this shoulder to the top. Ski west off the top and enter the trees. Keep going until you hit CR 237B, then take it downhill to a pulloff on the highway.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins