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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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“A straight shot through an open glade, powder stashes abound. ”

J. Bella
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11,810' 3,600 m

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10,944' 3,336 m

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866' 264 m

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54%

Avg Slope (28°)

78%

Max Slope (38°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Avalanche terrain

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

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in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

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#39

in Wheeler Peak Wildernes…

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in New Mexico

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Shredding
Feb 14, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM
Shredding the Pinky Trib on a Spring pow day
Jan 7, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
The Ring Finger has several starting zones, this is the most prominent and widest, below the cliffs that line the chute near treeline
Jan 7, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
Bottom of the Pinky Chute, riding into the apron
Jan 7, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM

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