19 m away
Pipeline
The most beautiful line at Snowbird
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 388 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 277 m
Germicide
Alta & Snowbird
Salt Lake City
Wasatch Backcountry
Rarely skiable cliffband, steepest inbounds line at Snowbird
Freeride Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 393 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 298 m
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.5 km
- Gradient
- 59˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.5 km, the route covers 393 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 298 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.3 and Labande grade 6. You'll need ice axe to complete it safely.
Description
One of the steepest lines in Utah, a cliffband that only fills in in the deepest of winters(2011, 2023). Slope angle 55-60 degrees when filled in enough to ski.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
Equipment required
- Ice axe
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