Log In 
Peak(s):  Mt. Democrat  -  14,154 feet
Date Posted:  04/11/2009
Date Climbed:   04/08/2009
Author:  realhillboarding
 Democrat SE face ski/snowboard descent   

Dan (DL Alma), Joe (JPJibSkier), and I parked on the Kite Lake road at 7:30 at started hiking up. The road was snowed in approximately 2.75 miles below the summer trailhead, which added to our trip time. The snow on the road was sparse in some spots and deep in others, and we were able to stay on snow for the entire hike up to the lake. On the way back down some sections of the road had melted out and we were forced to hike those parts. The ski down the SE face was great, and we were surprised to find that the steepest portion of our descent was about a 30-40 foot section of a 55 degree pitch. See Dan‘s trip report for current snowpack assessment ( )


hiking up the road to Kite Lake
Image


Joe skinning up the east ridge with the south gully on Mt Bross in the background
Image


me dropping into the SE face
Image


Dan, with Jake chasing him down the hill
Image



Thumbnails for uploaded photos (click to open slideshow):
1 2 3 4


Comments or Questions
Easy Rider
User
good work
4/18/2009 5:03am
looks like a quiet day on a popular peak. Snow season on the 14ers is a beautiful thing, ya?


realhillboarding
User
winter fun
4/19/2009 4:18am
yea snow climbs really are great, we only saw one other person all day, plus I got to snowboard AND we didn‘t have to walk all the way down the mountain! So much better than summer climbs...



   Not registered?


Caution: The information contained in this report may not be accurate and should not be the only resource used in preparation for your climb. Failure to have the necessary experience, physical conditioning, supplies or equipment can result in injury or death. 14ers.com and the author(s) of this report provide no warranties, either express or implied, that the information provided is accurate or reliable. By using the information provided, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless 14ers.com and the report author(s) with respect to any claims and demands against them, including any attorney fees and expenses. Please read the 14ers.com Safety and Disclaimer pages for more information.


Please respect private property: 14ers.com supports the rights of private landowners to determine how and by whom their land will be used. In Colorado, it is your responsibility to determine if land is private and to obtain the appropriate permission before entering the property.