World Snowboard Guide 11th edition

Berthoud Pass, USA

Introduction

Berthoud has been closed as a resort for a good few years now, but it is still possible to hike the terrain if you can be arsed.

Berthoud Pass

is one of Colorado’s best kept secrets - anyone taking a holiday to nearby Winter Park will drive straight through it. Most people don’t realise just what they're missing here, with exciting, varied terrain and an average snowfall of 1,270 centimetres on offer. Berthoud Pass has long been a favourite of locals seeking good backcountry powder. Berthoud Pass has around 2,000 acres of terrain, The two mountain peaks, Russell and Colorado, are split into five areas providing a riding experience to suit good/expert and intermediate riders.

Resort Statistics

Resort Type:  Alpine
Winter: Dec to June
Summer: None

Lifts

Total Lifts: 2
Chair lifts: 2
Board Leashes required: Yes

Mountain

Total pistes/trails: 65
Total ride area: 1,200 acres

Top lift: 3730m
Vertical drop: 365m
First lift: 3446m

Piste suitability

Green runs: 20%
Red runs: 30%
Black runs: 50%

Lift Passes

Lift Passes:  1/2 Day pass - $22
1 Day pass - $34
Season pass - $450
Lift times:9.00am to 3.30pm

Snowfall

Average annual snowfall: 12.7m
Artificial snowmaking coverage: 0%

Facilities

Night Riding: :  No

Heliboarding: :  Not available
Snowmobiles: Not available

Further information

www.berthoudpass.com/
Email:berthoudpass@silvercreekholdings.com

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