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Pipeline 2

Stowe

Very similar to Pipeline, with a different access point. Perfect for skiers looking for something tight and steep.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
246 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
132 m
Low Point
915 m
High Point
1 km
Gradient
31˚
Pipeline 2 Map

Pipeline 2 was cut by locals as an alternative to the much tighter and steeper Pipeline. Unlike Pipeline proper, the entrance is much more obvious. After entering Upper Goat, begin immediately looking for an entrance to skiers left. This entrance is often overlooked by skiers looking for tight moguls on Upper Goat. Once you enter, the pitch drops down toward Nosedive and remains about a ski length across. After about 10 turns, there is a split. To skiers right there is usually a mandatory air with almost no run out, to skiers left you can escape cleanly into Goat Glades.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Face
  • Trees
  • Cliffs

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