Snow Challenger at Snow Ridge
Expert · 129 m long with 39 m of vertical, averaging 17° and 21° at its steepest, facing NE.
21°steepest 50 m
17°average pitch
129 mlength
39 mvertical
508 mtop elevation
NEfaces
Snow and sun
Challenger is poleward-facing: least winter sun, holds cold powder longest, can stay firm or icy.
Grooming: backcountry. Ungroomed, off-piste character.
How to get to Challenger
Lifts that reach the top: North Chair (skiing advanced terrain to get there); Ridge Runner (skiing advanced terrain to get there).
From the base area (about 3 minutes, expert skiing needed):
- Ride Ridge Runner
- Ski Ridge Run (advanced)
- Ski Cruikshank (advanced)
- Ski Challenger (expert)
Where it ends
Joins One Way Out. Nearest lifts from the bottom: North Chair (2 min).
What people say
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sprey Talon 22 vs. Deuter Speedlite Pro 25 The Osprey Talon 22 and Deuter Speed Lite Pro 25 are often pitted against one another as "the best daypack," due to their comfort, durability, and organization. It's true that both daypacks can comfortably carry the essentials for everything from... Hoka Challenger 8 GTX Rev…
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Measured from OpenStreetMap geometry and elevation via OpenSkiMap (ODbL). Times are rough. Grades, grooming and openings change day to day — check the resort's own reports.