169 m away
Watch Out For Livestock (aka Livestock)
Link this gladed face with Damn Fine Forest for a consistent run of approximately 800 vertical feet.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 111 m
Damn Fine Forest
Crystal Mountain
A hidden, steep glade with fairly easy access.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 318 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 127 m
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 1.9 km
- Gradient
- 33˚
A steep glade with fairly easy access, Damn Fine Forest is often overlooked. Sitting at the base of Avalanche Basin, Damn Fine can be accessed from the Southback gates off of Chair 6 or through the gate at the bottom of Chair 6. For those coming from Avalanche Basin, Damn Fine offers another 300 vertical feet of steep tree skiing above Elizabeth Lake. Watch out for tree wells.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
181 m away
SE Rocks
A short and steep glade for experts
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 178 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 105 m
185 m away
Sparkle Trees
A short steep glade for experts
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 302 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 176 m
191 m away
Appliance Store
This shallow couloir is a great first Double Black Diamond for those looking to challenge themselves on the north side of the King.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 218 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 133 m
215 m away
Receiver Chute
A narrow, steep couloir on the north side of the King.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 303 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 150 m
216 m away
Lower NE King
A steep open glade that shelters deep snow days after a storm
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 177 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 122 m
260 m away
Elizabeth Lake (Run)
An open glade that offers a long run to Elizabeth Lake and an easy return to a groomed run.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 310 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 132 m
280 m away
Leaning Tree Chute
The entrance to this short, narrow chute is guarded by a leaning tree.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 181 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 100 m
284 m away
SE King Left #2
An often-untracked steep glade in Silver Basin.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 454 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 236 m
284 m away
L-Tree Chute (aka The Ramp)
This rarely explored, deep couloir is too narrow for most experts. Usually this gully is jumped in competitions.
Extreme Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 114 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 89 m
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Guidebooks in this area
14 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring