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“Narrow avalanche path with interesting terrain features. ”

J. Bella
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11,441' 3,487 m

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10,680' 3,255 m

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762' 232 m

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46%

Avg Slope (25°)

71%

Max Slope (35°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This rarely skied, curvy avalanche path runs through the forest tucked between the Peace Chute and Middle Finger. It's not as steep as the other chutes and opens up into some amazing old growth glades before running onto the Williams Lake Trail.

It is tougher to get to than the other chutes in this area.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

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#46

in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

#652

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#46

in Wheeler Peak Wildernes…

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in New Mexico

#652

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Peace Chute looking up the rocky choke after an early season, R2D2 avalanche washed out the chute.
Jan 20, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM
View west from Kachina's east side
Dec 30, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
Peace Chute March 17, 2019
Apr 4, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM

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