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The Bambi Chutes.

Taos

A steep chute with trees.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
365 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
195 m
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.6 km
Gradient
38˚
The Bambi Chutes. Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 3.4 km to the maximum altitude of 3.6 km, the route covers 365 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 195 vertical metres of descent.

Description

The Bambi Chutes are lines off of Bambi that lead into the space between Sir Arnold Lunn and Walkyries Chute. The line is steep and has plenty of trees. There's a lot more skiing if you head left into Sir Arnold Lunn when you get to the bottom of the chutes.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Features

  • Trees

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