Name: Ascent to Upper Hidden Valley
Rating: 3.0

Conditions

Minor Issues 70 days ago

Pow, Windblown, Firm - Pretty good coverage w/ some rocks jutting out on the lower half of the slope. Mostly firm snow with some pockets of pow History

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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.

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“A gentle skin to Trail Ridge Road”

— Jeramiah Paylor

Driving Directions GPX File

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This straightforward ascent route provides access to some of the more classic areas of Hidden Valley. From the parking area, cross the creek at the warming hut and follow it uphill into the trees. The best skinning stays to the left of the Columbine run, at the bottom of the hill. After you cross over the creek a couple of times, keep to the right. After about a mile of climbing and 1,100' of elevation gain, you'll arrive at Trail Ridge Road (10,500'). From here, either ski down the run you just ascended, or continue climbing to the top of Tombstone Ridge via any of the runs in the upper bowl.