Zero Creek

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Super moderate ski line in the Zero Creek Drainage below the Zero Creek Bowl.

There is some avalanche danger on the drop-in point into Zero Creek and also some from the Zero Creek Bowl once you have entered the drainage.

Be sure to do the following:
- Carry a beacon, shovel and probe
- Consult with the CAIC website

Parking Area:
- Please use the same parking area as lower Zero Creek approach, and also "Morning Glory"

Approach Trail:
- For the most part, follow the upper east side of the Zero Creek drainage to the drop-in point for "Morning Glory"
- After passing "Morning Glory," continue up still following the upper east side of the Zero Creek drainage
- There are numerous drop-in points facing north before getting to the Zero Creek Bowl
- Just as the Zero Creek Bowl comes into sight, you have to climb a slightly steep section if your plans are to ski the harder lines in the Bowl
- Just before the steep section to access the bowl skiing, there is an easy drop-in point for the Zero Creek drainage

Skiing:
- The initial drop-in point depicted on the GPS track has a moderately steep drop-in point, which could be dangerous on the wrong day
- Once in the drainage, only a few worries, unexpected rocks, and Zero Creek Bowl avalanche
- Skiing and navigating is fairly easy
- While skiing down you can see lots of potential for harder drop-in points
- Once in the trees, we followed the creek, trees were not too tight. Now they could be too tight if your skiing is not better than average
- Within 10 - 15 minutes of dropping in, I was back to the switchback on Highway 40