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Burnt Mountain

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Harry Gates Hut
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1.6 Miles 2.6 Kilometers


Ski Line

6' 2 m

Ascent

-1,502' -458 m

Descent

18%

Avg Slope (10°)

29%

Max Slope (16°)

11,164' 3,403 m

High

9,663' 2,945 m

Low

Shared By Nick Wilder

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Avalanche risk for Dec 13, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for CAIC: Aspen Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

Avy tweets from @CAICaspen

“A fun summit easily accessible from the hut.”

— Nick Wilder
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The skiing is a mix of very easy open skiing and some steeper tree skiing. There are lots of openings in the woods, and skiing is good on most of the western aspect of the mountain, so explore! Views from the top are excellent.

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Stars over Harry Gates Hut
Stars over Harry Gates Hut
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Colorado sun at the Harry Gates Hut
Colorado sun at the Harry Gates Hut
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Climbing up Burnt Mountain
Climbing up Burnt Mountain
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