Karl Entering Four Headwall:
Karl Skiing In Four Headwall:
Four Headwall from Chairlift Nine:
Four Headwall in April 2009:
Four Headwall in April 2012:
The Four Headwall is a very short, steep ski run that is generally accessed from
Chair Nine,
although you can get there by taking a high traverse from
Chairlift Four.
Usually, you need to pick your way through
some exposed rocks at the entrance to Four Headwall. Depending on the amount of snow during the year, Four Headwall may have
some rocks as well, or, on a good snow year, it may be all snow.
Four Headwall is very short Some expert skiers simply schuss the entire steep section leading into
Creek Trail.
4 Headwall is slide-prone, because it's east face is susceptable to wind-loading, and the long flat section to the west of
Four Headwall frequent loses much of it's snow to 4 Headwall's cornice. Only ski when open!
The Four Headwall cornice offers a number of jumping opportunities - you can often choose the amount of air (from zero to big) you'd like by adjusting your
launch point and speed. Your skills, for better or worse, will be on display for the passengers on Chairlift Nine.
