Rocky Point

Name: Rocky Point
Rating: 4.0

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Trail

0.2 mile 0.3 kilometer point to point
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Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -378' -115 m
High: 10,393' 3,168 m
Low: 10,015' 3,053 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 34% (19°)
Max Slope: 42% (23°)

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Avalanche risk for Nov 26, 2017: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

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“Great "side country" laps between Alta & Brighton.”

— Luu Kee

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

If Catherine's area is closed, you can not access from Alta.

Need to Know

Can get cross wind loaded.

Description

Great quick shots available after a 15 minute sidestep out of Alta's Catherine's Area. And if you don't have skins, you can ski it a bit short and boot back up to Tuscarora saddle and ski back into Alta. Or continue hiking up the ridge for another lap!