Alternate East East Red Peak Ascent from Willowbrook Trailhead

Name: Alternate East East Red Peak Ascent from Willowbrook Trailhead
Rating: 3.7

3.7 ( 3 )

Trail

4.5 mile 7.2 kilometer point to point
Ascent
Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 3,964' 1,208 m
Descent: -115' -35 m
High: 12,834' 3,912 m
Low: 8,985' 2,739 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 17% (10°)
Max Slope: 107% (47°)

Driving directions Take a virtual tour

Zoom in to see details

Map Key

Favorites
Check-Ins

Trail shared by Eric Internicola

Avalanche risk for Jul 10, 2019: Unknown

Unknown or outdated data.

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

Avy tweets from @CAICsummit

Weather

Current ascent conditions

Update Conditions

Unknown See History

Popular ski lines nearby

Oh What Big Eyes You Have Couloir

0.5 mi 0.8 km • -1,821 ft Descent • -555.07 m Descent

(7) Silvert…, CO

Above the mushroom, approaching the summit.

Silver Couloir

2.1 mi 3.3 km • -3,016 ft Descent • -919.33 m Descent

(13) Silvert…, CO

Caitlin Shay finding a cliff in a very snowy Jan 2011 in the Beavers.

Beavers - Lenawee Access Gate

1.1 mi 1.7 km • -2,035 ft Descent • -620.33 m Descent

(1) Keystone, CO

The Wiggle

0.2 mi 0.3 km • -535 ft Descent • -163.21 m Descent

(2) Keystone, CO

Out of the trees about 3/4 of the way up.

Tree Shots

0.3 mi 0.5 km • -388 ft Descent • -118.28 m Descent

(2) Georgetown, CO

Sh** for Brains

0.9 mi 1.4 km • -1,926 ft Descent • -586.92 m Descent

(7) Keystone, CO

Navigate on-trail with our free app

“A long ascent, large elevation change, large avalanche path, and beautiful views.”

— Eric Internicola

GPX File

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This ascent is listed in "Climbing and Skiing Colorado's Mountains: 50 Select Ski Descents" (purchase here: amazon.com/Climbing-Skiing-…). This approach is an "alternate" approach from the south rather than the north. This approach follows the South Willowbrook Trail, then breaks off to the west, through the trees (with a short descent), then follows the ridge-line (continuing to the west) through the trees until you ascend beyond the tree-line. You'll then be in the "Catchers Mitt", where you can choose an approach to the top of the bowl.

Note: This is a 4000 foot ascent, so it will take a long time, and you should plan your trip accordingly. In the springtime, above tree line the bowl will become dangerous (isothermic) and there is wet slide potential.