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Sidewinder Slots

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

Many steep slots off the side of Sidewinder.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
297 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
171 m
Low Point
2.5 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
33˚
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This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 297 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 171 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Steep, deep, and rarely skied, the Sidewinder Slots are an experience to remember. Accessable from Sidewinder, the slots have powder 24/7 and are a great tree run for any pow day.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Trees

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