Rip Van Winkle woods
Medium long fun glades
Freeride Skiing Moderate
- Distance
- 343 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 93 m
- Low Point
- 556 m
- High Point
- 650 m
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 556 m to the maximum altitude of 650 m, the route covers 343 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 93 vertical metres of descent.
Description
It's a fun section of trees off of way out. You can also enter it in from Rips road, and empties out on rusk road. The trees are widely spread and it contains some fun rock rolls and drops.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees