spring creek cliffs
Snowbasin
very steep lots of cliffs and chutes
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 5.6 km
- Ascent
- 166 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
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 February. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 5.6 km, 166 vertical metres of ascent and 1396 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and ice axe to complete it safely.
Description
get off strawberry gondola traverse over the ridge go down the face and end up in a canyon that takes you to uintah
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
- Face
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe