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Peak(s):  Uncompahgre Peak  -  14,318 feet
Date Posted:  01/14/2010
Modified:  01/04/2018
Date Climbed:   01/12/2010
Author:  benners
 Winter on Uncompahgre: Summit Ski Descent   

TR here:
https://www.exploringtherockies.com/2010/01/12/uncompahgre-ski-descent/



Comments or Questions
JB99
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Totally boss...
1/14/2010 7:43pm
Not sarcastically, that‘s just fun to say. I knew this trip report was on the way, good work and thanks for posting. Looks like there was a perfect amount of snow for you guys. Kiefer, fried chicken? Delicious, some of the greatest ideas are the simplest, I‘m gonna try that this weekend...


bergsteigen
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Thanks...
1/14/2010 8:50pm
For posting! I‘ll be heading down this weekend to try the same thing, minus jumping over rocks... Good to know that the snow is mostly continuous. After Elbert‘s east ridge and thin snow + rocks + grass last weekend, this looks like a lot of fun!


Presto
User
Nice!
1/14/2010 9:23pm
What great weather you two had! Love the rock jumping, benners. 8) Thanks for posting. Happy trails!


randalmartin
User
Nice one!!
1/14/2010 10:58pm
I love that last picture. That should be framed. Really captures the solitude of Winter activities in the mountains.


Kiefer
User
That...
1/14/2010 11:23pm
was one sweet day, Ben. Glad you came up with a great idea. Even the food was terrific.
Very nice write-up. And I‘m not concerned that Wetterhorn was saved for another day. Good decision making at it‘s best!
G‘luck in school and make room for more single-day outings!


killingcokes
User
Very Nice
1/15/2010 3:27am
Heading down Saturday night to get this one out of the way Sunday.

That last Picture is VERY SWEET

Thanks for putting this up so we can all see the conditions.


pioletski
User
Nicely done!
1/15/2010 4:54am
Ben, do you have a date in mind for San Luis?


skier25
User
Oooh
1/15/2010 5:47pm
I‘m jealous. I wish I could have made that trip!


Chicago Transplant
User
Another great trip
1/15/2010 11:04pm
You guys have had quite a start to ‘10, keep ‘em coming!


BostonBD
User
Excellent
1/16/2010 4:51pm
Great job. Skiing Uncompahgre doesn‘t cross many minds.


USAKeller
User
Another great read Ben
1/25/2010 5:03pm
I finally looked at it. The first and last photos are stunning! I wish I could have made this trip with you guys. BUT, I am looking forward to a (hopefully) good spring filled with ski descents!!


billette
User
Maybe.....
2/10/2010 8:27pm
some day I will be able to go with you and ski!!!!!!!!!!!!


skiwall
User
awesome!
3/16/2010 5:41pm
1) Nice TR

2) Love the chicken

3) I‘m jealous of the Kilowatts/dynafits.


JohnWilliams
User
Cool Guys
5/9/2011 5:48pm
Thats awesome you could ski from the summit! nice work!



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