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Summit Direct

Big Sky

Marked chute off NSS

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
159 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
133 m
Low Point
2.9 km
High Point
3.1 km
Gradient
43˚
Summit Direct Map

Curiously not marked on FATMAP, it is marked on the big sky trail map. To get here you'll take north summit snowfield down to rips where you'll see a traverse line. Once you take it traverse past Tears into into Summit Direct. It's a rocky but relatively open chute. The hardest part seems to be finding it but regardless you should still ski with caution as it's still expert terrain over in the NSS area. Once you get down you'll be in Deepwater bowl with good snow all around.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

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