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Upper Nosedive Glades

Stowe

A tight and steep alternative rout.

Freeride Skiing Difficult

Distance
132 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
49 m
Low Point
1 km
High Point
1.1 km
Gradient
33˚
Upper Nosedive Glades Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1 km to the maximum altitude of 1.1 km, the route covers 132 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 49 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 5.

Description

It's borderline severe. Being, of course, very steep and tight, a skier might have a hard time navigating. Plus, two easy-to-miss jumps might cause an out-of-control person discomfort or injury.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Face
  • Trees

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