Pyrotech Couloir
Park City and Deer Valley
Salt Lake City
A steep and narrow chute that'll make you quiver
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 939 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 446 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 939 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 446 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
A steep and narrow chute off of the east ride of East Peak above Aspen Grove.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins