| Beartrap Glades | |
|---|---|
| Drainage | Beartrap Fork |
| Terrain | Open Glades |
| Ascent Vertical | 2,200' |
| Skiing Vertical | 600' |
| Skinning Distance | 1.3 miles |
| Location | 40.6514° / -111.5978° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
The Beartrap Glades are on the east (observer's right) side of upper Beartrap Fork. These glades are wide-open and lower angle.
The skiing vertical in the Beartrap Glades is a little short and the skiing is good, so it's worth putting in an extra lap or two.
It is best to avoid the tight-and-steep (and avalanche prone) evergreen trees that are located between the Beartrap Glades and Beartrap Aspens (i.e., observer's right of the Beartrap Glades).
Follow the instructions to Beartrap Fork. After passing the terrain-trap gully that is mentioned in those instructions, the main track stays slightly right of the drainage and then climbs to the ridge at the top of Beartrap Glades (near Silver). From the ridge you can ski back into Beartrap through any of several wide-open glades.
Beginner terrain
that is good as you develop your backcountry skills and when the avalanche danger is higher. Click for details.
Intermediate
terrain that requires more experience in skinning and skiing. Click for details.
Advanced terrain
that requires strong skiing and skinning skills. Click for details.
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
varies widely. Click for details.
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