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Red Coon Glades

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Crested Butte
  5. Mount Emmons
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2.2 Miles 3.6 Kilometers


Ascent

2,441' 744 m

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Descent

21%

Avg Slope (12°)

32%

Max Slope (18°)

11,735' 3,577 m

High

9,294' 2,833 m

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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: Gunnison Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A great place to shred when avy danger is high in Red Lady Bowl.”

— Powder Project Staff
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Dec 19, 2018
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Beginning of the Red Coon Glades skin.
Beginning of the Red Coon Glades skin.
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About 1/3 way up the skin track on the ridgeline with Aspens. Great Views in the Red Coon Glades!
About 1/3 way up the skin track on the ridgelin…
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