| V Tree | |
|---|---|
| Terrain | Chute |
| Location | 40.5815° / -111.5836° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
V Tree gained its moniker from two tall dead trees that formed a "V" on the chute's apron. They were a welcome monument after surviving the chute. Alas, one of the trees succumbed to age while its sister remains standing.
The chute itself isn't extremely steep, but the choke, which is about 50 feet (or less) from the top is about as wide as a ski. Below the choke is epically great skiing on the apron.
A 27-year-old man died in an avalanche near V Tree on April 3, 2006.
Exit through the Crest backcountry gate at the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift (the gate closes at 3 pm) and boot up Pioneer Ridge to the first peak (10321). There's rarely a need to skin up this short, 300 vertical foot climb, because the Brighton boarders are quick to put in a booter.
When you reach 10321, don your skis and descend Pioneer Ridge toward Pioneer Peak, pass Green Slope (the big, treeless, open slope on the left that is about 1,000 feet west of 10321). When you are on the ridge and at the western edge of Green Slope, you'll see a small "bump" on the ridge. The entrance to V Tree is about 50 feet before (east of) this bump.
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.
This terrain hasn't
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