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Length

0.7 Miles 1.1 Kilometers


Ascent

Elevation

225' 69 m

Ascent

-112' -34 m

Descent

10%

Avg Slope (6°)

36%

Max Slope (20°)

12,026' 3,666 m

High

11,821' 3,603 m

Low

Conditions

Unknown
History
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“An alpine traverse along a broad ridge. ”

— J. Bella
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Overview

Type: In Bounds (completely inside ski area boundary)

Description [Suggest Changes]

From the top of Lift 2, bootpack southwest up a moderate climb; it opens up at treeline at a junction with the West Basin Ridge and continues south above a series of avalanche chutes to a saddle above Corner Chute.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Jun 5, 2018: Temporary Closure Lifted on East Side of Valle Vidal Unit

Jun 3, 2018: Carson National Forest Offices to Close June 12

May 31, 2018: Temporary Closure of East Side of Valle Vidal Unit

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