The Riverbed
Backcountry Skiing Route
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0.41 mi
0 ft
A frozen riverbed that’s almost as wide as a ski trail.
The Riverbed is no secret, in fact it’s one of the most popular unmarked glades on the mountain. But that doesn’t make it any less of a treat. As you ski down Chin Clip, look to skiers right. About half way down you’ll see a sideslip entrance into a tight little gully. From here, it looks deceptively difficult. But after you enter, it opens up into a 12-14 foot wide gully. Changes are you’ll see other people skiing it as well. There are a few small mandatory ice cliffs that are easy to negotiate. About half way down you’ll see an orange rope, this was put here to prevent skiers from sending it off a large waterfall into a pool of water. Traverse out of the riverbed into the woods to the right. From there you can ski a wide hardwood glade called Whitewater or cut back into The Riverbed. Both options end on Chin Clip Runout. Written by Ryan Delena
The Riverbed is no secret, in fact it’s one of the most popular unmarked glades on the mountain. But that doesn’t make it any less of a treat. As you ski down Chin Clip, look to skiers right. About half way down you’ll see a sideslip entrance into a tight little gully. From here, it looks deceptively difficult. But after you enter, it opens up into a 12-14 foot wide gully. Changes are you’ll see other people skiing it as well. There are a few small mandatory ice cliffs that are easy to negotiate. About half way down you’ll see an orange rope, this was put here to prevent skiers from sending it off a large waterfall into a pool of water. Traverse out of the riverbed into the woods to the right. From there you can ski a wide hardwood glade called Whitewater or cut back into The Riverbed. Both options end on Chin Clip Runout. Written by Ryan Delena
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