Suggest me some moderate couloirs

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Suggest me some moderate couloirs

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Have already done Dead Dog and Angel of Shavano.. what other moderate couloirs can you suggest for this weekend?
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Christo, Skywalker on Arapaho. Lots of climbs in IPW and RMNP
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Grand Central on Sayres BM. And not for this weekend, but once Lincoln Creek Rd melts out and opens, Grizzly Couloir is a good one.
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Whale Pk Whale tail is nice and moderate
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Is there any snow left?
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SchralpTheGnar wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 7:34 pm Is there any snow left?
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From recent condition reports, sounds like Boudoir on Horseshoe is in and a lot of fun right now.
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I second Skywalker.

I had an absolute blast on it. Cornices on all exits except the Class IV Princess Leia so I went for it. My god that was fun.

Polaris on Northstar Mtn was fun too.
Dragons Tail in RMNP is fun as hell.
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HikerGuy wrote: ↑Wed May 11, 2022 5:51 pm Grand Central on Sayres BM. And not for this weekend, but once Lincoln Creek Rd melts out and opens, Grizzly Couloir is a good one.
Grizzly Couloir when in condition is one of my favorites. The climbing is good, the position is better, and the views better yet.

Also, I second Dragontail in RMNP. Was in tough condition and very technical when I did it a couple years back, but still had a blast!
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I just used the Bross S Gully as a glissade descent. It's currently in good conditions for ascents as well, especially in the early morning while still firm.
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armadillon wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 8:43 am I second Skywalker.

I had an absolute blast on it. Cornices on all exits except the Class IV Princess Leia so I went for it. My god that was fun.

Polaris on Northstar Mtn was fun too.
Dragons Tail in RMNP is fun as hell.
What makes Leia "class iv?"
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Re: Suggest me some moderate couloirs

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Conor wrote: ↑Wed Jun 01, 2022 12:49 pm
armadillon wrote: ↑Thu May 12, 2022 8:43 am I second Skywalker.

I had an absolute blast on it. Cornices on all exits except the Class IV Princess Leia so I went for it. My god that was fun.

Polaris on Northstar Mtn was fun too.
Dragons Tail in RMNP is fun as hell.
What makes Leia "class iv?"


Not sure if you're being snarky or actually asking, but probably the orange Class 4 banner listed here? :-k
https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=2 ... 4250948171
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