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Blackmore / Elephant Shoulder

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  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. Northern Gallatin Range
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“An alternate approach to Blackmore as well as access to Alex Lowe basin. ”

Sam H
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10,119' 3,084 m

High

9,081' 2,768 m

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1,039' 317 m

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13%

Avg Slope (7°)

20%

Max Slope (11°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Take the standard Blackmore trail from the parking lot, then upon entering the headwaters basin, break off the standard skin track route and follow what is generally the Blackmore summer trail to the shoulder between Mount Blackmore - Direct and Elephant Mountain.

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Land Manager: USFS - Gallatin National Forest Office

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Splitboarding the East Face of Mount Blackmore. Elephant and Alex Lowe peaks in distance.
Mar 13, 2015 near Bozeman, MT
The East Face of Mount Blackmore.
Mar 12, 2015 near Bozeman, MT
Dropping off the summit
Mar 13, 2015 near Bozeman, MT
Blackmore basin
Mar 13, 2015 near Bozeman, MT

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