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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Rocky Mountain National Park
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Ascent

-852' -260 m

Descent

35%

Avg Slope (19°)

42%

Max Slope (23°)

11,386' 3,470 m

High

10,533' 3,211 m

Low

Shared By Ryan Nevius

Conditions

Minor Issues 10 days ago
Crusty, Windblown History
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Avalanche risk for Dec 8, 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

Avy tweets from @CAICfrontrange

“Pick your line through sparsely-spaced trees on this quieter part of Hidden Valley.”

— Ryan Nevius
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

The Windows follows a roughly-defined line on skier's left of the upper bowl of Hidden Valley. Weave through the trees above Trail Ridge, and pick your own line on the open slopes near the top of the ridge.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Nov 30, 2018
Giles Eperon
Nov 29, 2018
todd duncan
Great skiing at hidden valley. Come ski this.
Apr 21, 2018
Sarah Niemeyer
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in Rocky Mountain National Park

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Trail Ridge Road in Early February.
Trail Ridge Road in Early February.
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