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Caribou Approach
Trail
2.0 mile
3.2 kilometer
point to point
Ascent
Easy/Intermediate
Elevation
Ascent:
1,178'
359 m
Descent: -57' -17 m
High: 11,122' 3,390 m
Low: 9,945' 3,031 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 12% (7°)
Max Slope: 36% (20°)
Avalanche risk for Jul 10, 2019: Unknown
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“A casual approach to a low angle and playful slope with optional steeper glade lines.”
— Sallie Hoefer
Description
The approach is mellow and flat for about 1.75 miles. Take the second fork in the trail, to the right. From the broken down cabins on the left, follow the trail to the right. Here you'll start your ascent up the base of the slope. This hike takes about 10 minutes and there should be a distinct skin track when no fresh snow has fallen. At the top of the knob, head right to the open meadow and choose your line.
This area is lap-able without backtracking on the approach. The slope is open and east facing, so prone to wind loading and fills in nice early season, but can lead to stability issues on steeper aspects.
Overall, this is a safe and playful slope that you can lap 3 - 4 times on a good day.
On the hike out, get ready to strap skins on, as the last section of the hike is a low-grade climb out to the parking lot.
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