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Tumalo Day excursion

Bend

Mount Bachelor

Nice easy backcountry excursion

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
5.2 km
Ascent
514 m
Descent
514 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.9 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
41˚
Tumalo Day excursion Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done in January, March, May, November and December. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 5.2 km, 514 vertical metres of ascent and 514 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Get some turns in the bowl then either hike out or do another lap

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

in January, March, May, November and December

Features

  • Bowl

Equipment required

  • Skins