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Ariel Trees

Combine with Ariel Chairline for a few great laps on the mountain.

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
800 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
296 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
29˚
Ariel Trees Map

The trees to skier's right of the Ariel Chairline provide a mixed bag of glade choices. It takes a bit of work to string together the patches of trees together, but the intrepid skier can often score great pow turns in these trees long after the Chairline is tracked out. The proximity to the Chairline also offers the opportunity to mix-and-match trees with an open run experience.

Description

This mixed bag of a glade has a few stands of very tight trees and a few stands of widely-spaced trees, forcing the skier to make quick on-the-fly decisions. Can you fit through the gap, or is the line too tight? You'd better decide right now!

Especially in the early season terrain fill in, Ariel Trees has rippled, rolling terrain with some abrupt drops. This area also has a tendency to drift during high winds, which can lead to rollers that change in height and abruptness from day-to-day. Exercise caution, and don't huck blind.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Trees

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