Burch creek bowl
Snowbasin
steep bowl down into South Ogden
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 25 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 5.6 km, 25 vertical metres of ascent and 1260 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
huge bowl off of strawberry gondola wide open at top gets thicker glades toward the bottom
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins