72 m away
Nastar
A narrow line near the bottom of Kachina Peak.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 252 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
Dog Face
Taos
A ramp-like wall dumping into Hunziker.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 111 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 47 m
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 111 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 47 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Dog Face joins Hunziker about halfway down. You lose the vertical of taking Hunziker from the top, but you can ski some of the trees in Prime Real Estate on you way there. It's a fun open face that rarely sees traffic and holds snow.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
Similar routes nearby
149 m away
Dog Leg
A steep, extreme line into Hunziker Main
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 193 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 144 m
159 m away
Prime Real Estate
Classic tree lines.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 382 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 199 m
168 m away
Dog Leg II
An extreme, technical line with cliffs and rocks.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 156 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 103 m
194 m away
Paws
An extreme couloir with cliff and rocks.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 191 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 128 m
226 m away
Hair of the Dog
A fun slot through the rocks.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 261 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 100 m
251 m away
Totally Wiard
An interesting lines through moguls and big rocks.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 436 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 127 m
364 m away
Dahl-Bredine's
Big rocks and cliffs; a foolish choice.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 220 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 134 m
744 m away
Twin Trees Trib
Essentially another entrance to Twin Trees Chute
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 128 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 59 m
749 m away
Japanese Flag Glade
A fun ramble through the trees.
Moderate Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 172 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 40 m
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Guidebooks in this area
2 routes · Freeride Skiing