Saddleback Peak Bridger Bowl
Bridger Bowl
South Bridgers
Beautiful day to take a walk up to Saddleback from the top of Schlashmans lift at Bridger Bowl.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 3.2 km
- Ascent
- 264 m
- Descent
- 704 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 3.2 km, 264 vertical metres of ascent and 704 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
Beautiful day to take a walk up to Saddleback from the top of Schlashmans lift at Bridger Bowl. Some of the best snow on the range right now. Perfect visibility, no wind, light snow, and a very user friendly boot pack. Couldn’t ask for a better day.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Cliffs
- Single Descent