Dream Lake Chutes

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Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -307' -94 m
High: 10,292' 3,137 m
Low: 9,985' 3,043 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 34% (19°)
Max Slope: 34% (19°)

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“Fun treed chutes above Tyndall Creek.”

— Bryan Hird

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

A short (roughly 300ft) section of tree chutes that span from the ridge of Hallet Peak, to the middle of Dream Lake. Approach by climbing the ridge or simply snowshoeing/skinning up the chute. The main chute is about 40-45 degrees at its steepest. It is short enough to run a few laps and admire your tracks on the way out.

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4.0 from 8 votes

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View of Dragontail and Dead Elk on the ridge to Dream Chutes

Mar 2, 2018 near Estes Park, CO

Swimming through snow below the dream lake chutes

Feb 21, 2016 near Estes Park, CO

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