3.6 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
Sniktau South East Face
Loveland
A far out there and hike for extreme steeps
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 533 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
This one is for the bold. Mt. Sniktau is best accessed from the top of the Loveland Pass road and will require a long hike along the northwest ridgeline. A shear steep face makes up the first six hundred feet before slightly mellowing into the treeline gully below. Follow the gully back to exit 220 where you hopefully have a ride waiting.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
6.5 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
9.6 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
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Guidebooks in this area
12 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
12 of the Best Backcountry Lines near Loveland Pass
7 routes · Ski Touring
10 of the Best Ski Tours in Colorado
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