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Y Chute (skier's left)

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Berthoud Pass
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“An ultra-fun chute that tends to hold great snow even if the surrounding area is wind-scoured and crappy. ”

Donny O'Neill
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11,854' 3,613 m

High

11,560' 3,524 m

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Up

294' 90 m

Down

51%

Avg Slope (27°)

68%

Max Slope (34°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The skier's left line of "Y Chute" is a fairly steep, quick shot that is super-lappable. Take care, as the entrance is a bit convex and the line has a potential to slide.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho National Forests - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#1

in Hidden Knoll

#307

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  4.3 from 3 votes
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Ski Line Rankings

#1

in Hidden Knoll

#89

in Colorado

#307

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Berthoud is springtime bliss.
Mar 27, 2018 near Winter…, CO
Sam, dropping into Y Chute, Center
Mar 1, 2021 near Winter…, CO
Lines on lines on lines. Looking south to the North Chute and neighboring lines on Mt. Russell.
Apr 24, 2017 near Winter…, CO
The end of the Hidden Knoll ascent with views east and south to many different lines. Drop in to the east-facing bowl for some wide-open fun.
Apr 24, 2017 near Winter…, CO
Picture of the Hidden Knoll after dropping in 2/10/2018
Feb 12, 2018 near Winter…, CO
Carl Pluim dropping in at the Hidden Knoll
Feb 12, 2018 near Winter…, CO

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Feb 28, 2021
Jacob Winey
Some rocks to look out for (especially skier's right at the bottom), but generally filled in.
Apr 7, 2020
Orrin Googins
2mi — 3h 00m

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