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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Berthoud Pass
  5. Hidden Knoll
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Ascent

-361' -110 m

Descent

37%

Avg Slope (20°)

75%

Max Slope (37°)

11,866' 3,617 m

High

11,505' 3,507 m

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Shared By Zander Göpfert

Conditions

All Clear 14 days ago
Pow, Windblown: Great coverage for this time of year. Some shark fins in more open, wind blown areas. Beware of wind loading. History
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Avalanche risk for Dec 16, 2018: 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: Front Range Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“A tighter, steeper option at Hidden Knoll that makes for an easily-lapped line.”

— Zander Göpfert
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Heading east from X Chute, this is a tighter and steeper option that is a great line to progress up to.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

Dec 11, 2018: Forest Road 145 Temporarily Closed Due to Road Damage

Dec 6, 2018: Additional Pile Burning Planned on the Canyon Lakes Ranger District

Dec 2, 2018: Pawnee National Grassland Office Changing Hours

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Berthoud is springtime bliss.
Berthoud is springtime bliss.
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Lines on lines on lines. Looking south to the North Chute and neighboring lines on Mt. Russell.
Lines on lines on lines. Looking south to the N…
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The end of the Hidden Knoll ascent with views east and south to many different lines. Drop in to the east-facing bowl for some wide-open fun.
The end of the Hidden Knoll ascent with views e…
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Picture of the Hidden Knoll after dropping in 2/10/2018
Picture of the Hidden Knoll after dropping in 2…
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Carl Pluim dropping in at the Hidden Knoll
Carl Pluim dropping in at the Hidden Knoll
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We skied the Hidden Knoll X Chute Dec 16 2017
We skied the Hidden Knoll X Chute Dec 16 2017
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