Southwest Hardscrabble Gulley
North Bridgers
Long, Sustained SW Face
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 10 m
- Descent
- 466 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.4 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
The Southwest Gully off of Hardscrabble Peak is a real treat after certain North and East storms that can fill in this otherwise rocky face. Get it while you can, because it usually doesn't last long. It's 1300 feet if you can get it from the very top, and keeps at about 35 degrees. Ski directly fall line from the peak, going through one tighter zone about 500 feet down the line, then it opens up into a mellow meadow. Skin back up to Hardscrabble, or back over to the Summer Bowl.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins