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Headwall Ridge

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Ski Line

45' 14 m

Ascent

-359' -109 m

Descent

23%

Avg Slope (13°)

40%

Max Slope (22°)

5,322' 1,622 m

High

4,963' 1,513 m

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Avalanche risk for Apr 28, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for NWAC: Stevens Pass — Brought to you by Northwest Avalanche Center

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“Ride the ridge line east of Headwall to descend off piste beneath 7th Heaven.”

— Powder Project Staff
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Type: In Bounds (completely inside ski area boundary)

Description

A few steeper turns can bring you down into Headwall. Often ignored, this not-so-secret pocket often has good snow. Short, but fun. Open during night skiing off of Skyline lift.

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