Stanley East Face

Berthoud Pass

An alpine face with good pitch

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
1.1 km
Ascent
0 m
Descent
447 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.3 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
37˚
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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 December and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 1.1 km, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 447 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Stanley East Face provides roughly 1000 feet of alpine skiing. It has a good pitch and is fairly straightforward. Be careful of convexities and wind loading, but in general, if there is enough snow on Stanley East Face it is far safer than Stanley Slide Path or Stanley Headwall.

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 December and May

Features

  • Trees

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