1 m away
Cotton Fields
A steep open backcountry glade for experts.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 3.1 km
- Ascent
- 58 m
- Descent
- 833 m
Omas and Opas (aka The Twins)
Crystal Mountain
Two narrow, curving couloirs that meet together at the bottom.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 269 m
- Ascent
- 19 m
- Descent
- 96 m
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
The ancestral name of these two chutes is Omas and Opas (German for grandmother and grandfather), but mostly these names are no longer used. Today these two chutes are referred to as The Twins. Neither of these chutes are straightforward. The righthand chute is bordered by some boulders that you must air off of to land in this narrow couloir. Trees and rocks border each side of this narrow chute. The lefthand chute starts wide and easy. Don't be fooled. This chute twists left and then right before ending in two choices. Either you will air off the cliff at the bottom or work your way right through the trees to end in the other Twin Chute. Regardless, these remote chutes are for experienced experts only. At the bottom you can sidestep back up and duck back under the rope into Northway or you can head to the S-Bends Chutes.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Features
- Trees
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Similar routes nearby
138 m away
S-Bend Chutes
Two small chutes that open to a steep face.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 444 m
269 m away
No Name Chute
A very narrow chute for experienced experts that requires a straight-line.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 280 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 170 m
472 m away
Flush Gap
A very steep gully guarded on either side by cliffs.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 379 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 272 m
512 m away
5 Trees
A nice, steep glade that holds snow after a storm.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 379 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 220 m
512 m away
Double Dog Dare
A steep face that ends in mandatory air to small ledge and another cliff.
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 337 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 222 m
512 m away
Brand Y (aka Fear's Gulch)
A narrow gully surrounded by thick timber.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 1.1 km
- Ascent
- 1 m
- Descent
- 516 m
673 m away
BX Exit Chute
A steep, splitting couloir for experts
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 251 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 156 m
692 m away
The White Dragon
A steep couloir for experts
Severe Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 315 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 198 m
725 m away
Tower 10 Cliffs
A steep section below the chair crosshatched with rock bands.
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 142 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 66 m
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