77 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
X Chute
Berthoud Pass
Rock chute off of Hidden Knoll
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 397 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 170 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
X Chute is to the skier's left in the XYZ chutes. It has a good pitch but the whole route can easily be seen from the top, so you know what you're getting yourself into, and you will be able to ski directly down the fall line for the length of the chute. Be aware that avalanche conditions in here can be tricky to predict since this is in an area that gets swirling winds and large temperature gradients due to the multitude of rock outcroppings.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
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