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Mitchell Creek Loop

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Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Mitchell Creek Loop

We will do a moderate easy to moderate 8.5 mile loop, starting and ending at the Tennessee Pass parking lot, directly across from the entrance to Ski Cooper. In part, the trail will include portions of Colorado Trail segments 8 and 9.

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James Borgel
James Borgel
Primary Leader
  • Fri, Mar 3, 2023
  • Gore Range
  • Backcountry Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 8.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,000 ft
  • Pace: 1.5 mph

The trail involves approximately 800 feet of rolling ups and downs, primarlily in wooded terrain. Participants should  be skilled in controlling their speed on the downhill portions of the trail in potentially snowpacked conditions.   

We will meet at the Tennessee Pass Parking Lot at 8:30 am. Please be geared up and ready to go by 8:45 am.

Route/Place

Mitchell Creek Loop

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

In addition to the ten essentials, participants should have at a mInimum metal edged backcountry touring skis with friction devices (fishscales or skins). 

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