
Trip
Mountaineering – RMNP Bear Lake TH - Dragon's Tail Couloir
**FOR ACS Team Wag Baggers ONLY** One of the premier snow climbs in RMNP. Dragon's Tail Couloir is the first of two couloirs on the south face of Flattop Mountain, above Emerald Lake. Snow up to 50 degrees is possible, as are a few rocky steps that may or may not be iced over. 1,800 feet of "fun" snow climbing interspersed with a couple short, steeper steps puts you near the summit of Flattop, with some incredible views of the park.
- Sun, May 21, 2023
- CMC State
- Mountaineering
- Intermediate Alpine Climb
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 6.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 2,800 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,800 ft
- 1 (8 capacity)
- FULL (6 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Bear Lake Parking Lot- Be ready to start at 3:15am
Required Equipment
Ten Essentials, Beacon/shovel/probe, Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet, Harness, ATC/prussiks