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Beacon Peak North Face

Nederland

A steep summer descent with complications to work through.

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
1.3 km
Ascent
11 m
Descent
382 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.3 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
45˚
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Beacon Peak North Face Map

A serious undertaking even for experienced ski mountaineers. From the summit of Beacon Peak, follow the East Face route for a hundred feet or so, and angle skier's left. There is convex terrain to navigate through, including rock outcroppings, until you make it to the wide open face. Ski down through a choke just above the apron to a tarn.

An overview of the Forest Lakes Cirque.
An overview of the Forest Lakes Cirque. Photo: Thomas Beatty
This is the large, complex face found shadowed on the peak to the left.
This is the large, complex face found shadowed on the peak to the left. Photo: Thomas Beatty
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Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between April and June

Features

  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins