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North Chute

Alta & Snowbird

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

Wasatch Backcountry

Steep chute under the tram

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
152 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
111 m
Low Point
3.1 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
45˚
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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 3.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 152 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 111 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 4.

Description

Steep chute under the tram

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

  • Cliffs

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