Pilar's Plunge

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0.1 mile 0.2 kilometer point to point
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Extremely Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -373' -114 m
High: 12,059' 3,676 m
Low: 11,686' 3,562 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 59% (31°)
Max Slope: 121% (50°)

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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This line is only rideable after a big winter and spring

Description

Drop into this line for a short and sweet, thrilling ride—make sure your edges are finely tuned and your senses sharp. When it's filled in enough to ride, it forks into two routes. Straight down leads to a double drop, and to the right is a steep line that requires some finesse.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

May 15, 2019: Tio Gordito Prescribed Fire Planned on Tres Piedras Ranger District

May 13, 2019: Fuelwood Permits to be Sold May 18th at Carson NF Supervisorâ€™s Office

May 12, 2019: Closure of Fawn Lakes Due to High River Level

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Avalanche debris deposited on the Wildy Bowl Crossover ~ April 28th, 2016

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