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Delirium Couloir

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

Steep, narrow couloir with a dogleg surrounded by rocks, cliffs, and trees.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
430 m
Ascent
5 m
Descent
200 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
41˚
Delirium Couloir Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 430 m, 5 vertical metres of ascent and 200 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Delirium Couloir is split into two parts. You start with the top funnel which is fun, open, and steep. Then you reach the dogleg, where the trail gets narrow and exposed. It is surrounded by cliffs and trees and is quite narrow.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

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