Strawberry Backside

Snowbasin

Backountry skiing into ogden

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance: 4.7 km
Ascent: 137 m
Descent: 1.3 km
Duration: 1-2 hrs

Low Point: 1.6 km
High Point: 2.7 km
Gradient: 38˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between January and February. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 4.7 km, 137 vertical metres of ascent and 1302 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.5 and Labande grade 7.

Description

STeep run into ogden

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

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.