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Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent

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Length

1.6 Miles 2.5 Kilometers


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Elevation

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Ascent

-1,112' -339 m

Descent

13%

Avg Slope (8°)

20%

Max Slope (11°)

1,566' 477 m

High

454' 138 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
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“Use the fire road ascent as the line of descent. ”

— Gunks Jesse
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Overview

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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There are several areas that are very narrow and moderately steep with trees and rocks encroaching on the line. Use caution that you don't pick up too much speed too fast.

Description [Suggest Changes]

Follow the fire trail for the entire length of the descent. This makes the descent easier than the direct route and is a good option in the dark or in thin conditions.

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Feb 25, 2015
Gunks Jesse
with Kim and Leslie 1.6mi — 0h 30m
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Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent
Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent
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Skiing the first pitch of Gertrude's Nose Direct
Skiing the first pitch of Gertrude's Nose Direct
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Skiing a wider section of Gertrude's Nose Switchback trail
Skiing a wider section of Gertrude's Nose Switc…
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Approaching the rock fall area at the top of Gertrude's Nose
Approaching the rock fall area at the top of Ge…
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Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent after work.
Gertrude's Nose Switchback Descent after work.
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