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Second Creek Approach

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Berthoud Pass
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2.0 Miles 3.2 Kilometers


Ascent

1,382' 421 m

Ascent

-3' -1 m

Descent

13%

Avg Slope (7°)

26%

Max Slope (15°)

11,981' 3,652 m

High

10,601' 3,231 m

Low

Shared By Eric Internicola

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Avalanche risk for Dec 11, 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: Front Range Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A relatively easy approach to some great exposed skiing.”

— Eric Internicola
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This approach starts at the Second Creek Trailhead, passes the Broome Hut and ascends above treeline. The skiing up here varies between some fantastic blue skiing to some more dangerous (read: avalanche potential) terrain. Once you're up above treeline, you can easily get several laps in.

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Mar 11, 2018
Michael Weisberg
Mar 1, 2018
Nicky Rucker
Jan 30, 2018
Dave Richter
Great snow! 2mi
Jan 28, 2018
Erik Lundberg
Jan 27, 2018
Brendan Killalea
2.5mi
Jan 15, 2018
Mike Haugen
Apr 22, 2017
Ryan Overton
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Trail Ratings

  4.3 from 3 votes

#2

in Berthoud Pass

#103

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#2

in Berthoud Pass

#22

in Colorado

#103

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View of Parry Peak from the summit of the trail. Looking to the North (and slightly West), you can see the Cirque Trail at Winter Park.
View of Parry Peak from the summit of the trail…
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View of Parry Peak from close to the summit of this approach
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Broome Hut
Broome Hut
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Broome Hut Panorama
Broome Hut Panorama
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