Name: Deer Creek
Rating: 3.5

Deer Creek

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Avalanche risk for Feb 22, 2019: Considerable

Dangerous avalanche conditions. Careful snowpack evaluation, cautious route-finding and conservative decision-making essential. Natural avalanches possible; human-triggered avalanches likely.

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“Great tree skiing near Coal Bank Pass.”

— Missy Thompson

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From the Deer Creek Ascent, drop through the trees to the north. The entire run is in the trees, but it never gets too dense and there are numerous small openings. Deer Creek creates a terrain trap, so the goal is to end at the intersection of Deer Creek and Hwy 550. This area can hold great snow even in warmer conditions. It is a great route to connect with the Coal Creek skiing.

At the end, retrace your route, walk up the highway or throw a thumb out!

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - San Juan National Forest Office

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Trail Ratings

3.5 from 2 votes

#3

in Coal Bank Pass

#399

Overall

3.5 from 2 votes

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Rankings

#3

in Coal Bank Pass

#149

in Colorado

#399

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Incredible views on Deer Creek!

0.8 Miles 1.2 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -1,299' -396 m Descent
32% Avg Slope (18°) 41% Max Slope (22°)	11,209' 3,417 m High 9,911' 3,021 m Low

Deer Creek

0.8 Miles 1.2 Kilometers

Ski Line

0' 0 m

-1,299' -396 m

32%

41%

11,209' 3,417 m

9,911' 3,021 m

Shared By Missy Thompson