3.2 km away
Torreys Peak: Emperor Couloir
Ski a spectacular 3,000-foot line off the summit of one of Colorado's most popular 14ers.
Severe Ski Touring
- Distance
- 3.7 km
- Ascent
- 999 m
- Descent
- 999 m
Chihuahua Bowl 2
Arapahoe Basin
Very Steep chute into Chihuahua Gulch
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 274 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 214 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.8 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 49˚
This line can also be accessed the same way as the Chihuahua Bowl, it just requires more of ridgeline hike from either Mexican Hat or the Lenawee Mountain Hike. Please be aware of avalanche conditions on this line simply because it gets very steep near the top of it and it is SE facing in many areas. It is usually skied later in the season well into May. When you drop in, the slope will be SE facing and it will change aspects about halfway through. This is another great line this does not see much action and can be skied well into late season. Enjoy nice steep turns and follow the skin exit route out back to the ridgeline!
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Features
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons
Similar routes nearby
5.4 km away
High Voltage - Morgan Peak
If avalanche conditions are safe this is a good powder stash near Keystone.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 8.1 km
- Ascent
- 770 m
- Descent
- 770 m
6.4 km away
Grays Peak - Lost Rat Couloir
Great route for beginner mountaineers—climb an easy 14er, ski a short couloir, and cruise through a fun gulley back to the trailhead.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 9.9 km
- Ascent
- 928 m
- Descent
- 928 m
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