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The Reef

Park City and Deer Valley

Salt Lake City

Technical, open, and cliffy run with many narrow shots and couloirs.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
452 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
206 m
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
39˚
The Reef Map

Technical, open, and cliffy run off of The Cirque with many narrow shots and couloirs. You can drop-in from the cornice at The Cirque and ski down to the entrance. There will be a sign at the top of the run that warns skiers of steep terrain and cliffs. Once you enter, you will have to choose your line. There is a choice of many small shots that spill out onto the catwalk below Red Pine Chutes, or you can take a long, steep, narrow couloir that spills into the bowl below the chutes. It is an adrenaline-inducing run that should be skied on powder days.

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
  • Couloir

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