Wheeler Mountain South couloir is a snow climb on this 13,000ft mountain located in the Tenmile Range of Colorado. Relatively unknown, Wheeler Mountain South Couloir is a good option for those looking to combine a snow climb with a small class 4 ridge. For bonus points, Wheeler Mountain is one of Colorado’s 600+ summits…
Mt Blue Sky Crystal Couloir is a North facing snow line on this Front Range 14er. The line is about 1,000ft and ranges from 45-50° in steepness. Unless you REALLY like to suffer, this route requires the Mt Blue Sky Highway to be open which typically happens around Memorial Day. In addition, you must…
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…
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…
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…
Cristo Couloir is a popular snow climb line on 14er Quandary Peak. This south facing line is a good introduction to couloir climbing and ski/snowboard descents in the backcountry. The line starts above the Blue Lakes Reservoir and works up to about 300 vertical feet below the summit. This couloir is usually “in” from…
