Hanging Valley Wall Snowmass

Roberto s to willy s via frog pond glades.

Hanging valley wall snowmass.

Since they re the highest glades on snowmass the hanging valley glades aew apt to get more snow than any other trees. Moreover a large portion of the high alpine terrain is designated as extreme. If not ski a lap or two in reidar s trees. The terrain is steep and there are sections of steep glades and cliff areas too.

Located farthest away in the top right of the photo. 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. The ropes that shut off hanging valley from the rest of the world dropped in 1984 along with the hearts of many a patroller. The hanging valley wall section of snowmass is a gated hike to area accessible via the high alpine lift.

These areas contain some of the most difficult terrain at snowmass. Known in its early years as a cruiser s mountain snowmass reputation changed when ski patrollers gave up their sacred access to the valley. As you approach the top look left to see if the wall is open yet. When the rope drops head out to the wall and drop down roberto s gully to strawberry patch wall 1 or wall 2.

It is considered extreme terrain and shouldn t be attempted by anything less than a strong intermediate skier. Browse through our collection of aspen snowmass photos to get acquainted with it before your ski trip or to relive great memories on the slopes. Possible baby ruth and cookies. The hanging valley glades are just out of sight on the backside of the hanging valley wall.

A hike to burnt mt and then onto the wall with lindsey.