CHute off backside mt ogden
Snowbasin
Scary route hiking invloved
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 6.4 km
- Ascent
- 199 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between December and February. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 6.4 km, 199 vertical metres of ascent and 1582 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.2 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
STeep and many lines
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins