Dragon's Egg Couloir
Rocky Mountain National Park
A mostly mellow descent off Mt. Meeker.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 1 km
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 4.2 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
If you wish to climb the line, approach via the Sandbeach Lake Trail, turning off at Hunters Creek to get to the base of the couloir. Descending from Meeker, either descend slightly west for the easiest entry, or drop in somewhere between the summit and that of Meeker Ridge. Both options converge right at the Dragon's Egg Rock. The couloir dips back into the trees from here.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons