Hardscrabble North Face
North Bridgers
Steep, Tight Shorter Lines
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 328 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 200 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 51˚
The North Face of Hardscrabble holds a couple of short (7-800 feet), but really fun lines. There a 3 distinct lines right off the top. The skier’s right one is a subtle dogleg whose run out doesn’t always fill in - this is the longest one. Just down and left of that is a steep and tight chute that you will probably have to straightline out into Arrowhead Bowl. The third line is a little further down. It is wider than the middle shot, but is very steep in the top and usually protected by a cornice - this line may be impossible getting into.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Best time to visit
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins