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Slide Brook Exit Road

Sugarbush

A long, nearly flat access road that is used to exit the Slide Brook glades.

Freeride Skiing Easy

Distance
2.4 km
Ascent
2 m
Descent
215 m
Low Point
386 m
High Point
600 m
Gradient
21˚
Slide Brook Exit Road Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 386 m to the maximum altitude of 600 m, the route covers 2.4 km, 2 vertical metres of ascent and 215 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.1 and Labande grade 1.

Description

A long, nearly flat access road that is used to exit the Slide Brook glades. This brings you to the road where the bus will pick you up, and bring you to either Mount Ellen or Lincoln Peak.

Difficulty

Easy

Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and March

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