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STATS:
Run Name: Riva Ridge
Location: Vail - Frontside
Rating: Black Diamond / Blue
Lift Taken: Mountaintop Express
Alternative Lifts: Northwoods Express, High Noon Express
Maximum Pitch: 31 degrees
Top To Bottom Length: 2.6 mi. (according to Fatmap)
Advertised Length: 4.0mi.
Vertical Drop: 3028 ft.

DESCRIPTION:
Riva Ridge is probably the most iconic trail at Vail. It's extremely long (advertised at 4 miles long) and so wide open. The pitch is consistently steep and it is an absolute pleasure to fly down it when it's groomed (this run is one of Vail's special grooms and is typically groomed consistently on Monday and Friday). The conditions on the day of this recording sound a bit icy but really, the run was perfectly groomed. In fact, this is easily my new favorite groomer of all time. It's ridiculously fun to just bomb this run from top to bottom and it's width makes you feel as if you could turn forever! Easily my favorite part of the run is the legendary "Tourist Trap" section which is affectionately named this way as a reference to many unfamiliar skiers getting intimidated by this section thinking the run would be an easier black diamond. It's super steep for a groomed run and is a blast to fly down! I could go on and on about this run as it truly is one of my top 3 favorites at Vail!

TIMSTAMPS:
0:00 - Upper Swingville (Green)
1:05 - Upper Christmas (Blue)
1:25 - Upper Riva Ridge (Black)
2:25 - Middle Riva Ridge (Blue)
2:49 - Tourist Trap (Black)
3:12 - Lower Riva Ridge (Blue)
3:45 - Riva Catwalk (Blue)
5:03 - Lower Ruder's Run / Gopher Hill (Blue / Green)