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Etch's

Taos

A mixed bag in the trees.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
164 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
89 m
Low Point
3.1 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
35˚
Etch's Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 164 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 89 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Etch’s was new in 2015-16. It’s a combination of open face and trees. The big section feels like it’s wider than it is long. The line drops onto the top of the steep part of Lower Inferno.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Features

  • Trees

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