The Pencil
Trail
0.3 mile
0.5 kilometer
point to point
Ski Line
Extremely Difficult
Elevation
Ascent:
0'
0 m
Descent: -1,006' -307 m
High: 11,617' 3,541 m
Low: 10,610' 3,234 m
Grade
Avg Slope: 61% (31°)
Max Slope: 67% (34°)
Avalanche risk for Jul 10, 2019: Unknown
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Current ascent conditions
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“A classic pencil chute with relatively easy access from Crested Butte.”
— Chris Dickson
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Regardless, one hell of a classic Colorado couloir.
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