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Sedative #3

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

Short, steep chute surrounded by sheets of rocks.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
159 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
86 m
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
39˚
Sedative #3 Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 159 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 86 vertical metres of descent.

Description

The third and final chute off The Sedatives is the shortest and least steep, but it is also very exposed and has mandatory air if not covered up fully. The air is not huge, about 10 feet, but is unseeable to skiers already in the chute.

Difficulty

Severe

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

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 February and March

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

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