Lake Gully
Nederland
A fun option a bit further past the trees.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 498 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 118 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 28˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 498 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 118 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Follow the Arapaho Lakes Trail to treeline. From here the gully should be visible, just above the first, tiny lake. Skin up around to looker's left, before hooking around to the top. Keep up speed so as not to get stuck skating across the frozen lake!
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins