Name: Windows
Rating: 3.0

Conditions

Minor Issues 40 days ago

Crusty, Hardpack, Icy - Thin toward the bottom. Hard from traffic. Top is wind blown and hard crust. History

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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: Front Range Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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

— Ryan Nevius

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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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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Trail Ratings

3.0 from 4 votes

#17

in Rocky Mountain National Park

#421

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3.0 from 4 votes

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#17

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in Colorado

#421

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Trail Ridge Road in Early February.

The Windows, highlighted in blue.

0.5 Miles 0.7 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m 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

Windows

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-852' -260 m

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42%

11,386' 3,470 m

10,533' 3,211 m

Shared By Ryan Nevius

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