Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
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AlexeyD
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Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
Any recent beta/observations? Thinking of heading up Sat. morning. Thanks! AD
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joelmpaula
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Re: Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
The line goes about half way to the summit. There is a runnel in the middle. Good luck up there.
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AlexeyD
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Re: Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
Oh, man. Good to know! Is it just horrible scree ugliness the rest of the way? Also, can you recommend any similar lines in the Holy Cross area (or possibly the southern Gore Range) that may be in better shape?joelmpaula wrote:The line goes about half way to the summit. There is a runnel in the middle. Good luck up there.
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joelmpaula
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Re: Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
The line up higher had sone in it but was not very wide. Because the line is a double fall line I don't think the top is skiable. My friends skied peak c last week, but said the upper face is Prab melted out by now. I would recommend the elks or IPW to ski right now. I think
Your best bet is to go to a zone that holds snow and see what you can find. I put the skis away two weeks ago.
JP
Your best bet is to go to a zone that holds snow and see what you can find. I put the skis away two weeks ago.
JP
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AlexeyD
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Re: Savage Mountain/Savage Couloir
Thanks for the suggestions. It sounds like Dead Dog is doing pretty well this year - might give that a try. Cheers! ADjoelmpaula wrote:The line up higher had sone in it but was not very wide. Because the line is a double fall line I don't think the top is skiable. My friends skied peak c last week, but said the upper face is Prab melted out by now. I would recommend the elks or IPW to ski right now. I think
Your best bet is to go to a zone that holds snow and see what you can find. I put the skis away two weeks ago.
JP
