Dragon's Tail Couloir
Rocky Mountain National Park
A Colorado uber-classic. Steep and in a cool location.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 5 m
- Descent
- 554 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.6 km
- Gradient
- 54˚
An absolutely scenic location, not to be missed. Although I've only marked the looker's right option, the couloir branches near the top. To the left there are some steps that may involve mixed / easy ice climbing. To the right, solid steep snow to the top. It maxes out at about 55°.
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Description
This is the first filled-in couloir that appears at Emerald Lake, on the north side. Check out the markup image to easily see which one it is.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons