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Bannana Chute

Snowbasin

Backountry run right off the allen peak tram steep and long avalnche dangers

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
4.2 km
Ascent
17 m
Descent
1.4 km
Duration
1-2 hrs
Low Point
1.5 km
High Point
2.8 km
Gradient
43˚
Bannana Chute Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 4.2 km, 17 vertical metres of ascent and 1350 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 3.

Description

Great powder mellow bowls and chutes

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

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and February

Features

  • Bowl
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing