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Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Old Monarch Pass

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Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Old Monarch Pass

Ski or snowshoe the Old Monarch Pass road to the Continental Divide. The ski area is closed, so we will ski up the trail part-way, possibly to the top of the lifts, if conditions permit. We may play in the bowl and the woods. Hope for shorts and sunscreen weather, but prepare for a blizzard.

Contacts

Isobel Drysdale
Isobel Drysdale
Primary Leader
  • Sun, Apr 21, 2024
  • El Pueblo Group
  • Backcountry Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Easy to Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 4.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 450 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 11,354 ft
  • Pace: Casual

Pueblo peeps, meet at the Albertson's on Hwy 50 W at 7:30. Plan for a brief coffee/rest stop in Salida. We can arrange to meet others; contact the leader.

Spring conditions can vary widely, from ice, hard-packed crust, to perfect, to soft & squishy.

Route/Place

Monarch Pass

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Bring the 10 essentials, including sunscreen, water & food. We may plan to socialize afterwards, either at the trailhead or in Salida.

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