Name: Hidden Knob Chute
Rating: 3.0

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All Clear 77 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 Feb 17, 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.

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“An open chute toward the east end of Hidden Knoll. Top is wide open with views to Mt. Russell.”

— Zander Göpfert

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Description

This north-facing slope is wider than the other Hidden Knoll couloirs, while still having a good grade to get some fun turns in. Connect with the Current Creek Drainage descent at the bottom, which you can take all the way out to the trailhead.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office

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Trail Ratings

3.0 from 1 vote

#4

in Hidden Knoll

#438

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#4

in Hidden Knoll

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in Colorado

#438

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Berthoud is springtime bliss.

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The end of the Hidden Knoll ascent with views e…

Picture of the Hidden Knoll after dropping in 2…

Carl Pluim dropping in at the Hidden Knoll

Bottom of the Y Chute on the Hidden Knoll

0.2 Miles 0.3 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -278' -85 m Descent
24% Avg Slope (14°) 46% Max Slope (25°)	11,713' 3,570 m High 11,436' 3,486 m Low

Hidden Knob Chute

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Ski Line

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-278' -85 m

24%

46%

11,713' 3,570 m

11,436' 3,486 m

Shared By Zander Göpfert

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