Name: The Professor
Rating: 4.4

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All Clear 50 days ago

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Avalanche risk for Feb 22, 2019: 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: Vail Summit Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A gentle open bowl allows nice powder turns and ends at Route 6.”

— Gunks Jesse

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Need to Know

This line tops out closer to 35+ degrees, reporting 23 could lead to a bad accident on this avy prone slope. Make sure you check the forecast and check conditions when you arrive. Ski smart.

Description

Start at the obvious peak above this section of Route 6 and ski the wide open snow bowl leading back to the road. The face is obvious and visible from Arapahoe Basin and is a great powder run in optimal conditions. Bring sunscreen, water, and a snack!

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Trail Ratings

4.4 from 5 votes

#18

in Summit County

#206

Overall

4.4 from 5 votes

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#18

in Summit County

#56

in Colorado

#206

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Halfway down The Professor on a gorgeous powder…

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It's an avi path! Oct 28, 2015

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0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -919' -280 m Descent
40% Avg Slope (22°) 43% Max Slope (23°)	12,106' 3,690 m High 11,187' 3,410 m Low

The Professor

0.4 Miles 0.7 Kilometers

Ski Line

0' 0 m

-919' -280 m

40%

43%

12,106' 3,690 m

11,187' 3,410 m

Shared By Gunks Jesse

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