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Granite Creek Loop

Jackson Hole

Loop from the top of cardiac ridge back to the top of rock springs before descending down to bottom of the Hobacks.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
9.9 km
Ascent
685 m
Descent
1.7 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
2.1 km
High Point
3.3 km
Gradient
34˚
Granite Creek Loop Map

Some classic descents on the north side of Rendezvous Mountain on a spicy avalanche day with low coverage.

Description

Start going up the tram and traverse over to the ridge of Cody Bowl. On the right prior to the bootlick up the ridge you can see the second descent that you will take later in the day.

Boot up to Cody Peak. Take a look at the ridge before booting down about 100ft before clicking in. Traverse over to the top of the bowl before skiing over 1000ft of direct fall line mellow turns to the Mountain Trail.

Skin back on the trail over the ridge to ski back into the bowl in between Cody Ridge and Rendezvous. Finally skin one more time to the top of Rock Springs before taking the popular backcountry route all the way down connecting to the bottom of the Hobacks.

Difficulty

Difficult

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

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

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

Best time to visit

between December and May

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Crampons

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