portal to hell chute
a steep chute off of box elder peak down to wellsville
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 5 km
- Ascent
- 41 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 5 km, 41 vertical metres of ascent and 1315 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and ice axe to complete it safely.
Description
a steep chute off of box elder peak that goes down into pine canyon and than to wellsville
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe