4.7 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
Daves Wave Hike
Arapahoe Basin
Loveland
Hike around to daves wave
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 392 m
- Descent
- 78 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.7 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 20˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 3.7 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 2.5 km, 392 vertical metres of ascent and 78 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Start up the NE ridge of Mt. Sniktau, and continue S along the line that accesses W corner.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
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7.9 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
8.2 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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