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Old Monarch Pass

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Monarch Pass
  5. Monarch Mountain
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1.3 Miles 2.1 Kilometers


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368' 112 m

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Descent

5%

Avg Slope (3°)

7%

Max Slope (4°)

11,376' 3,468 m

High

11,008' 3,355 m

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Shared By Julie Mach

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Avalanche risk for Jan 22, 2019: Considerable

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

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

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“A 4x4 road that traverses along Monarch Mountain's boundary to Monarch Pass.”

— Julie Mach
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

4x4 road traverses along Monarch Mountain boundary to Monarch Pass.

Family friendly xc-ski, snowshoe, sledding, etc. Beautiful views at the top!

Contacts

Local Club: Backcountry Snowsports Initiative

Land Manager: USFS - San Isabel National Forest, Leadville Ranger District

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