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East Anthracites Approach

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Crested Butte
  5. Anthracites
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1.4 Miles 2.2 Kilometers


Ascent

1,285' 392 m

Ascent

-31' -9 m

Descent

18%

Avg Slope (10°)

47%

Max Slope (25°)

11,290' 3,441 m

High

10,026' 3,056 m

Low

Shared By Tom Robson

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Avalanche risk for Mar 21, 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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“An increasingly steep approach leading to a CB-area backcountry gem.”

— Tom Robson
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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From the West Elk Loop Road, pick your way through the sparse fir and spruce trees. There are a couple skiable drainages here; you can ascend either one and both are great lines.

Eventually, you'll reach the Anthracite ridge which provides access to great, mostly safe (save for a few rollers) skiing to the north of the ridge.

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Land Manager: USFS - Grand Mesa, Uncompahgre, and Gunnison Nat. Forests

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The Raggeds Wilderness and Mount Owen provide a beautiful backdrop to our ascent of the Anthracite Range.
The Raggeds Wilderness and Mount Owen provide a…
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Don't forget to turn around and enjoy the view near the top of Anthracite Ridge.
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