Have you ever wondered what the steepest tree-cut run in the United States looks like when it’s completely free of snow? Crested Butte Mountain Resort‘s Rambo is no less intimidating when it’s dry. Rocks, downed trees, and gear carnage is all visible on the run.
About Rambo, North America’s Steepest Tree-Cut Run
Crested Butte’s Rambo is often called the steepest tree-cut run in North America, featuring a consistent 55-degree pitch with rocks, trees, and plenty of other obstacles on the way down.
Other ski trails in North America are steeper than Rambo. There are runs at Crested Butte that are likely steeper than Rambo, especially when you consider cliffs and drops. But when it comes to intentionally cut runs, Rambo takes the title.
Many know the run for the iconic signs left by ski patrol at the top. These signs often call out the trail’s lack of good conditions and the presence of stumps, rocks, and other obstacles.
Those who want to check out Rambo in the summer should check out the brand new Fangorn XC trail from the top of the Red Lady Express.
Crested Butte
Crested Butte Mountain Resort offers 165 trails to skiers and snowboarders in the winter months. 15 trails service the 1,574 skiable acres. The mountain’s highest elevations stretches to 12,162 feet, while it’s base sits at 9,375 feet. 14% of terrain is beginner, 24% is intermediate, 25% is advanced, and 37% is expert. Their longest run, running from the peak to the bottom of East River lift, is 2.6 miles long. The resort receives an average of 236 inches of snowfall every year.
In the summer, Crested Butte is a top-notch mountain biking destination. 30+ miles of lift-served single track are designed for first-timers, gravity-defying experts, and everything in between. Lift-served downhill trails and cross country cruisers are all accessed by the Red Lady Express lift.
