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Never Never Traverse

Bridger Bowl

South Bridgers

Easy traverse out of the hanging bowl above Avalanche Gulch

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
189 m
Ascent
27 m
Descent
0 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
25˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and May. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 189 m, 27 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.2 and Labande grade 2.

Description

This traverse is a must for those not wanting to head into the rowdy exits of Tight Squeeze, Never Never, and Right Side. You can take it all the way North past Kanzler's and The Burn, getting back to the top of Bridger chair.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between November and May

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Walk Required

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