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Hinsdale Haute Route

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8.1 Miles 13.0 Kilometers


Ascent

2,465' 751 m

Ascent

-600' -183 m

Descent

7%

Avg Slope (4°)

28%

Max Slope (16°)

12,205' 3,720 m

High

9,964' 3,037 m

Low

Shared By Tom Robson

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Avalanche risk for Feb 14, 2019: High

Very dangerous avalanche conditions. Travel in avalanche terrain not recommended. Natural avalanches likely; human-triggered avalanches very likely.

Full forecast for CAIC: North San Juan Mountains — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A very long approach to the Colorado Trail Friends Yurt.”

— Tom Robson
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Bring lots of water, layers, and sunscreen. The weather can change at a moment's notice in this area!

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This approach is long, difficult, and beautiful. Be sure that your group sticks together for this one as things can get a little confusing with all of the snowmobile tracks and the fact that the track tops out above 12k ft.

If you're intending to do this route with your full overnight pack, don't. Unless you're some über athlete doing crazy stuff in the off-season, please contact Jerry Gray at Hinsdale Haute Route. Jerry sherpa'd our gear (and a lot of booze) out to the yurt, and it made our trip possible!

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Land Manager: BLM Colorado - Gunnison Field Office

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A bright milky way shines over the Colorado Trail Yurt.
A bright milky way shines over the Colorado Tra…
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Sunsets are beautifully reflected in the Colorado Trail Yurt windows.
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