Snowmass Hanging Valley Wall

The hanging valley wall section of snowmass is a gated hike to area accessible via the high alpine lift.

Snowmass hanging valley wall.

The two prominent areas for expert extreme skiing on this mountain are the hanging valley wall and the cirque. The quickest way to access the glades is by skiing about three fourths down the edge one of the last runs next to the high alpine lift and popping into the steep trees on the right. When the rope drops head out to the wall and drop down roberto s gully to strawberry patch wall 1 or wall 2. Snowmass ski area top to bottom run duration.

Whether you re on the hunt for untracked powder stashes steeps and drops or you re looking to liven up your family ski trip snowmass black. The photo seen directly below was taken from the elk camp lift. Peter mcgill 703 views. Ride alpine springs chair to get in position to ski the hanging valley wall.

Kyle descends a steep and narrow chute in snowmass. If not ski a lap or two in reidar s trees. Since they re the highest glades on snowmass the hanging valley glades aew apt to get more snow than any other trees. Unfortunately the camera collapses during a fall but the different angle is still kind of cool.

As you approach the top look left to see if the wall is open yet. Roberto s to willy s via frog pond glades. Snowmass 2011 carroll skiiing hanging valley wall duration. It is considered extreme terrain and shouldn t be attempted by anything less than a strong intermediate skier.

On the map above the hanging valley. On this page you can find photos and descriptions of the most difficult terrain and ski trails at snowmass. The terrain is steep and there are sections of steep glades and cliff areas too.