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Middle Bowl

Stowe

A fun, technical, silly little line that's over before you know it.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
256 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
100 m
Low Point
931 m
High Point
1 km
Gradient
31˚
Middle Bowl Map

On Drifter, when you arrive at the Mansfield overlook fence, slip off to the left of the fence and you will find a flat traverse (with one or two drops) which eventually takes a hard right turn. From here, follow the relatively obvious path, but if you start to feel lost, chances are you should push right. You'll find yourself in a series of ski width wide sections which are typically side-slipped and therefore taking all the snow from the people behind you. The crux of the route is a 5+ foot mandatory air before ending up in a flat opening of the trees. At this point, follow the fall lines to the right and back out to Drifter.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Trees
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir

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