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Pinky Trib

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

-866' -264 m

Descent

54%

Avg Slope (28°)

78%

Max Slope (38°)

11,810' 3,600 m

High

10,944' 3,336 m

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Conditions

Minor Issues 35 days ago
Very thin snowpack, lots of exposure and obstacles. History
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“A straight shot through an open glade, powder stashes abound.”

— J. Bella

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Description

Adjacent to the Pinky, this hard to find shot through the trees is a true powder cache. It's an independent chute that feels like a glade, classic northern New Mexico terrain.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Apr 16, 2018: Public Urged to Practice Good Fire Prevention

Apr 10, 2018: Closure Lifted near Loop Road Prescribed Fire

Apr 8, 2018: Carson National Forest to Provide Fire Season Outlook Presentation

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in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

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Shredding the Pinky Trib on a Spring pow day
Shredding the Pinky Trib on a Spring pow day
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The Ring Finger has several starting zones, this is the most prominent and widest, below the cliffs that line the chute near treeline
The Ring Finger has several starting zones, thi…
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Bottom of the Pinky Chute, riding into the apron
Bottom of the Pinky Chute, riding into the apron
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