"Christmas Chute is the run that proves it. The 1,000-foot double-black diamond chute is framed on both sides by rock walls and holds a sustained pitch of around 45+ degrees, certainly an intense run for any skier or snowboarder."
"Rambo is widely considered one of the steepest tree cut ski runs in North America, with a sustained pitch of around 55 degrees and enormous moguls packed into a narrow, tree-lined corridor. Unlike the some of the big mountain couloirs on this list, Rambo is a marked trail you can easily point out on the map."
"Delirium Dive at Sunshine Village is one of the very few inbounds ski runs in North America with a mandatory gear requirement. Before the gate will open for you, you must be carrying an avalanche transceiver, shovel, and probe, and you must have a partner."
Five double-black and triple-black diamond ski runs across North America represent the most challenging and intimidating terrain available to skiers and snowboarders. Christmas Chute at Alyeska features a 1,000-foot descent with 45+ degree pitch framed by rock walls. S&S Couloir at Jackson Hole requires launching off a 20-foot rock or sliding down a bare rocky face. Rambo at Crested Butte is considered one of North America's steepest tree-cut runs with 55-degree sustained pitch and massive moguls. Delirium Dive at Sunshine Village mandates avalanche safety gear and a partner. Big Couloir at Big Sky is rated triple black diamond, a designation found at only a handful of resorts.
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