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Lower Carbonate

Alta & Snowbird

Salt Lake City

Wasatch Backcountry

Amazing unmarked trees

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
182 m
Ascent
5 m
Descent
77 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
37˚
Lower Carbonate Map

At the bottom of Gad 2 you'll see a sign that reads something like lower carbonate which is the gate to this tree run. You'll take a short traverse over until you get to the top of this area. It starts with a 2 - 3 foot drop in which is easy in soft snow conditions but shouldn't be too difficult otherwise. Once in you can either ski down the fall line or go right which will give you access to some cliffs and other paths. Once you ski that you'll be connected back to the Gad Valley road green. The difficult rating comes from the exposure of this area. It's quite steep and has a few cliffs scattered about so ski with caution.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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