Name: Tyndall Gorge Descent
Rating: 4.0

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Avalanche risk for Mar 25, 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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“A fantastic, miles-long line with Hallett Peak and Flattop Mountain towering above.”

— Ryan Nevius

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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One of the highlights of skiing any of the steep lines in upper Tyndall Gorge is this moderate line at the bottom. At over a mile long (and up to nearly 2.5 miles, if you're able to ski all the way to Bear Lake Parking Area), Tyndall Gorge often holds deep snow late into the season.

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Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Looking up the East Couloir from the apron.

Looking up Dead Elk (left) and Dragontail (righ…

Tyndall Glacier

1.2 Miles 2.0 Kilometers Ski Line	14' 4 m Ascent -1,736' -529 m Descent
27% Avg Slope (15°) 59% Max Slope (30°)	11,859' 3,615 m High 10,123' 3,086 m Low

Tyndall Gorge Descent

1.2 Miles 2.0 Kilometers

Ski Line

14' 4 m

-1,736' -529 m

27%

59%

11,859' 3,615 m

10,123' 3,086 m

Shared By Ryan Nevius

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