| Beartrap West | |
|---|---|
| Drainage | Beartrap Fork |
| Terrain | Open Glades |
| Ascent Vertical | 2,300' |
| Skiing Vertical | 400' |
| Skinning Distance | 2.2 miles |
| Location | 40.6545° / -111.6020° |
| Trailhead | Beartrap Trailhead |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Beartrap West is the small southeast fasting slope that is across from the Beartrap Glades. This run is relatively short, but it is a pleasant open slope where you can put in a few laps before skiing the Beartrap Glades.
Follow the instructions to Beartrap Fork. After passing the terrain-trap gully that is mentioned in those instructions, continue up the main Beartrap Fork drainage. A little after the main Beartrap Fork skin track turns right and climbs up the Beartrap Glades toward Silver, there's a large clearing on the west side of Beartrap Fork. Switchback up through the aspen trees to reach the top of the clearing.
If you continue up to the ridgeline on the west side of Beartrap Fork, you'll be overlooking Lake Desolation. Be wary of the steep terrain that descends to Lake Desolation. It has been the site of numerous avalanche accidents.
Beginner terrain
that is good as you develop your backcountry skills and when the avalanche danger is higher. Click for details.
Intermediate
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Advanced terrain
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Expert terrain that is
challenging and a small mistake can have serious consequences. Click for details.
Extreme terrain
that includes insanely difficult chute skiing and beyond. Click for details.
The difficulty of this terrain
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