4.8 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
The Professor Hike
Arapahoe Basin
Loveland
Access to The Kitchen Wall and Professor zones
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.8 km
- Ascent
- 207 m
- Descent
- 121 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 27˚
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 in January, March and April. From a low point of 3.6 km to the maximum altitude of 3.8 km, the route covers 1.8 km, 207 vertical metres of ascent and 121 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Start from the top of Loveland Pass and continue south along the ridgeline.
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
- Cliffs
- 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
8.3 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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