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Big Sky Resort + Sidecountry

Big Sky

A beautiful bluebird day with the whole mountain open!

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
28 km
Ascent
4 km
Descent
3.4 km
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
3.4 km
Gradient
40˚
Big Sky Resort + Sidecountry Map

A beautiful bluebird day with the whole mountain open! We were the first ones to ride the North Summit snowfield after it had been closed for 2 days during the latest storm cycle. Deep snow, stable conditions. After, we did 3 hikes off the top of the Challenger chair to the A-Z chutes where we ticked off some lines through the pinnacles and the radio tower. All in all EPIC day riding mostly in bounds at Big Sky Resort.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between November and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

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