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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Leadville
  5. Uncle Bud's Hut
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Ascent

-680' -207 m

Descent

23%

Avg Slope (13°)

31%

Max Slope (17°)

11,743' 3,579 m

High

11,063' 3,372 m

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Shared By James Culligan

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Avalanche risk for Feb 15, 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

Avy tweets from @CAICsawatch

“Open glades transition into steep, tight trees.”

— James Culligan
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From the Ascent to Hill Top NE of Uncle Buds Hut:
- Remain on the ridge / spine, moving generally East.
- Avoid dropping in (North) until you reach elevation 11400/11300.
Note: It is possible to drop in earlier, but be aware of rock spines, cliffs and avalanche hazards.
- Stop descent at elevation 11000 in order to begin return ascent.

Contacts

Local Club: 10th Mountain Division Huts Association

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

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