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Easter Couloir

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  2. NM
  3. …Northeastern New Mexico
  4. …Taos
  5. Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
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-917' -280 m

Descent

60%

Avg Slope (31°)

106%

Max Slope (47°)

12,409' 3,782 m

High

11,492' 3,503 m

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Shared By J. Bella

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“A steep and winding drop through some amazing New Mexico geologic features.”

— J. Bella
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

When this line is filled in enough to ride, knowledge of alpine terrain and experience riding steep, technical lines is necessary. It is recommended to carry an ice axe and know how to self arrest, as the entrance is gnarly. From Kachina's summit, ride past the top of the K9 Couloir, past the rock outcrop to the top of the Easter Couloir. The line is not visible from here; it snakes to the left between some cliffs then the narrow cut chute makes a right turn. There's a large cliff at the bottom to skier's left before it opens onto the apron.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

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K9 Couloir
K9 Couloir
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Kachina Peak from Wheeler's north ridge
Kachina Peak from Wheeler's north ridge
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Avalanche debris deposited on the Wildy Bowl Crossover ~ April 28th, 2016
Avalanche debris deposited on the Wildy Bowl Cr…
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Kachina's southeast facing lines
Kachina's southeast facing lines
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