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Emperor Couloir Torreys Peak Pictures
Emperor Couloir Torreys Peak Guide

Emperor Couloir Torreys Peak Guide

May 22, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Emperor Couloir on Torreys Peak is about a 3,000ft couloir that is a great line for snow climbing and a ski/board descent on the North side of this popular 14er. The couloir is steep, around 40 degrees on average, getting closer to 50 near the summit. This is a north facing line which means…

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Culebra Peak Hike Pictures
Culebra Peak 14er Hike Guide

Culebra Peak 14er Hike Guide

May 8, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Culebra Peak is a privately owned 14er located in southern Colorado. Due to the hike being on the Cielo Vista ranch which charges a fee, it is not an extremely popular hike. Most of the hiking is on a well established 4×4 road, but the last 2.5 miles to the summit involve some minor…

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Grand Couloir Mt Aetna Pictures
Grand Couloir Mt Aetna Guide

Grand Couloir Mt Aetna Guide

May 3, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

The Grand Couloir on Mt Aetna is a 2,900ft long moderate backcountry ski run located near Monarch Pass in Central Colorado. This south / southwest facing couloir has a sustained grade of about 35 degrees with the steepest parts right around 40°. The Grand Couloir is a great introduction to snow climbing and backcountry…

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Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun Review
Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun Review

Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun Review

April 29, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

The Bob and Brad C2 Massage Gun is one of many soft tissue massaging devices on the market. However, what makes this one different is that creators of this massage gun, Bob Schrupp and Brad Heineck, are two Minnesota based Physical Therapists. Popular through their YouTube channel with over 4.5 million subscribers, I was…

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Castlewood Canyon State Park Hike Pictures
Castlewood Canyon State Park Hike Guide

Castlewood Canyon State Park Hike Guide

April 28, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Castlewood Canyon State Park is a hidden gem located under an hour from both Denver and Colorado Springs near Castle Rock, Colorado. This spot can be accessed year round, is family friendly, allows dogs on almost all trails and has over 13 miles of trails for hikers to explore. This State Park is a…

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Buffalo Mountain Silver Couloir Pictures
Silver Couloir Buffalo Mountain Guide

Silver Couloir Buffalo Mountain Guide

April 28, 2023 The Virtual Sherpa Comments 0 Comment

Silver Couloir on Buffalo Mountain is a classic ski line and snow climb located in Silverthorne, Colorado. Many consider this line one of the 50 classics in North America. This northeast facing couloir lasts for about 3,000ft and maxes out around 40-45°. Silver Couloir is typically ridden down with skis or a splitboard and…

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