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Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Butler Gulch / Hassell Lake. Blue downhill skills.

Butler Gulch / Hassell Lake. Blue downhill skills.

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Russell Peterson
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  • Tue, Mar 28, 2023
  • Bobcats Section
  • Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding
  • Adults
  • Difficult
  • Challenging
  • Mileage: 5.5 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 1,980 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 12,100 ft
  • Maximum Wind: 30 kts
  • Pace: 2 mph, elevation 1000' / hour.

Skiers and boarders should be comfortable checking their speed on narrow hard packed trails.  Trip is chasing good snow.  We will decide at the top of Pt 12100 if descent to Hassell is warranted based on conditions. 

Meet at Wooly Mammoth.  Section BB for a 7:00 AM departure or Butler Gulch Trailhead at 8:00 AM.

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Route-Place TBD

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

In addition to the 10 essentials, beacon, probe and shovel must have clothing for extreme cold including ski googles and full facial protection.  Ensure your skis have been waxed in the previous week. 

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