Bear Valley · United States

Orvis Saddle

Black (advanced)Grooming: backcountry
41

Very good

1.6 km
Length
363 m
Vertical drop
2364 m
Starts at
2002 m
Ends at
20.1%
Avg gradient
78.3%
Max gradient
sustained 50 m

Elevation profile

2002 m2183 m2364 mstart1.6 km

Run analysis

Orvis Saddle is a black (advanced) run at Bear Valley measuring 1.6 km, dropping 363 m from 2364 m down to 2002 m. It averages a 20.1% gradient, steepening to around 78.3% at its most sustained pitch.

Heads-up for snowboarders: 3 uphill sections along this run — expect some unstrapping or skating.

Watch for 5 uphill sections: 50 m of climb about 100 m in; 25 m of climb about 175 m in; 75 m of climb about 350 m in.

Bonvo Slope Score: 41/100 — Very good

Vertical12/30
Length8/25
Gradient character21/25
Flow0/20

Scored from the run's real geometry — steepness is judged against what a black (advanced) run should feel like, so every difficulty class can reach 100. Methodology

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