Wildy 1 - Big Al's Run

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0.4 mile 0.6 kilometer point to point
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Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -926' -282 m
High: 11,876' 3,620 m
Low: 10,950' 3,338 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 48% (26°)
Max Slope: 100% (45°)

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“Steep, short, and sweet, Wildy 1 is a heart attack line that keeps your caffeine buzz rolling.”

— J. Bella

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Be sure to check conditions attaosavalanchecenter.org

Description

The sheer view from the top of this line will keep that coffee you drank before your tour flowing. Wildy 1 is a high consequence line that slides into an alpine lake set in a glacial moraine. Tough to get to and harrowing to ride, this is a genuine thriller. Know before you go.

This line is known by some as Big Al's Run, a backcountry homage to one of the community's legendary resident skiers and guides.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Jun 12, 2019: Gurule Fire Update - June 13, 2019

Jun 11, 2019: Gurule Fire Update-June 12, 2019

Jun 9, 2019: Carson National Forest Monitoring Gurule Fire

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Feature known as the Root Ball in 006

Feature known as the Root Ball in 006

Large avalanche in Wildy 1 which occurred between January 17th and 20th 2018. This is one of the reasons Taos Ski Valley doesn't have backcountry gates and has a closed boundary policy. This is the first chute south of the ski area on Kachina Peak.

Large avalanche in Wildy 1 which occurred betwe…

Storm snow slides, March 18, 2015

Storm snow slides, March 18, 2015

Enter the Dragon, Eastern Philosophy, Harrison's, Big Al's Run ~ storm sluffs March 18, 2015

Enter the Dragon, Eastern Philosophy, Harrison'…

The Blake and Harrison, April 2015. Ski Pioneers 2.0

The Blake and Harrison, April 2015. Ski Pionee…

The top of Wildy 2 and 1

The top of Wildy 2 and 1

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