Adventure Projects is hiring a web engineer to join us in Boulder, CO
Powder Project Logo

Banana Bowls

 3.4 (10)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Rocky Mountain National Park
Google Map

0.5 Miles 0.9 Kilometers


Ski Line

0' 0 m

Ascent

-897' -273 m

Descent

32%

Avg Slope (18°)

51%

Max Slope (27°)

11,138' 3,395 m

High

10,241' 3,122 m

Low

Shared By Condor77 77

Conditions

Minor Issues 2 days ago
Pow, Crusty, Windblown: Not a ton of coverage, but alright in general. History
Getting forecast...

Avalanche risk for Nov 14, 2018: Unknown

Unknown our outdated data.

Full forecast for CAIC: Front Range — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

Avy tweets from @CAICfrontrange

“Open skiing with great views.”

— Condor77 77
Driving DirectionsGPX File
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

To reach Flattop's East face there are two options, Flattop Mt. approach or Flattop East face approach via the Fern Lake trail. Climb as high as you like; the views only get better. The skiing is fun, open and can be great after a fresh snow. This area is generally safe due to its east facing aspect and lower angle slope. Enjoy.

You & This Featured Ski Line


Rate Quality


   Clear Rating

Rate Difficulty

Share This Ski Line

Your Check-Ins

Check-Ins

Nov 12, 2018
James Schroeder
Apr 14, 2018
David Kider
Mar 11, 2018
Britton Thomas
Wind blown and firm. A few decent turns on far skiers right in the trees.
Mar 11, 2018
Mark Kuhn
5.6mi
Feb 1, 2018
Katy Grieb
Avi class
May 29, 2017
JoeSzusz
Apr 30, 2017
Ryan Overton
Apr 22, 2017
Ryan Nevius
Full Details

Trail Ratings

  3.3 from 9 votes

#14

in Rocky Mountain National Park

#360

Overall
  3.3 from 9 votes
5 Star
11%
4 Star
22%
3 Star
56%
2 Star
11%
1 Star
0%
Rankings

#14

in Rocky Mountain Nationa…

#130

in Colorado

#360

Overall
178 Views Last Month
4,433 Since Mar 12, 2015
Intermediate Intermediate
0%
0%
100%
0%
0%
0%
Add a Photo

Photos

Looking up the East face.
Looking up the East face.
 3
Just coming out of tree line.
Just coming out of tree line.
 3
Colorado bluebird day.
Colorado bluebird day.
 3

0 Comments

Nearby Ski Lines

Approaching the crux of Dragontail, Emerald Lake is far below.
0.5 mi 0.9 km
Dragontail Couloir
 15
Grand Lake, CO
Marking the location of Smoke and Dragons relative to Dead Elk and Dragon Tail
0.5 mi 0.8 km
Dead Elk Couloir
 2
Grand Lake, CO
Tyndall Glacier, from the top of the descent
0.2 mi 0.3 km
Tyndall Glacier
 1
Estes Park, CO
Time to switch that foot gear.
0.7 mi 1.1 km
Aspen
 2
Estes Park, CO

Powder Project is part of the REI Co-op family,
where a life outdoors is a life well lived.

Shop REI Ski