77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
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˚
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
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