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  3. …Northeastern New Mexico
  4. …Taos
  5. Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
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Ascent

-844' -257 m

Descent

56%

Avg Slope (29°)

67%

Max Slope (34°)

12,260' 3,737 m

High

11,416' 3,480 m

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Shared By J. Bella

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“The sunny side of the Peace Chute.”

— J. Bella
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Avalanche terrain

Description

The northern trib of the Peace Chute, which is not as steep as the main path and a bit more south facing than the southern branch.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

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Taos Ski Valley from near treeline in the North Peace trib
Taos Ski Valley from near treeline in the North…
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Bong Chute, Peace Chute and Fingers from Highline Ridge
Bong Chute, Peace Chute and Fingers from Highli…
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Fresh tracks in the Peace Chute
Fresh tracks in the Peace Chute
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