5.9 km away
Peak 9 / 10 Summit Hike
Hike Route that starts from the Backcountry Gate
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 2.4 km
- Ascent
- 408 m
- Descent
- 6 m
Powder 8 Ridge
Breckenridge
Salida
A nice lower angle option on Peak 5
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 556 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 234 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
From the top of the ridge on Peak 5, you will notice a large ridge that runs back down towards the ski area. This is Powder 8 Ridge, a nice safer option on Peak 5. On the map, it is easy to see the correct route, and the further skier's right you go, the steeper the line. The further skier's left you go, the flatter the line. When you reach the bottom of the slope, you must stay to skier's right to return to the ski area.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Features
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
6 km away
East Ridge 9
Nice long decent off Peak 9 Summit
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 532 m
6 km away
Janet's Cabin
The approach to a backcountry hut with an abundance of touring opportunities.
Easy Ski Touring
- Distance
- 6 km
- Ascent
- 364 m
- Descent
- 123 m
9.3 km away
Uneva Ridge - Low Angle Laps
When the avalanche danger gets high around Vail head to Uneva Ridge for some low angle pow laps.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 317 m
- Descent
- 317 m
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