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  3. …Northeastern New Mexico
  4. …Taos
  5. Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
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Ascent

-93' -28 m

Descent

11%

Avg Slope (6°)

21%

Max Slope (12°)

11,854' 3,613 m

High

11,761' 3,585 m

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Conditions

Minor Issues 98 days ago
Very thin snowpack, lots of exposure and obstacles. History
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“Traverse across Wildy Bowl from Kachina's southeast chutes. ”

— J. Bella
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Overview

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description [Suggest Changes]

The north half of a prominent geologic feature in the middle of Wildy Bowl that separates the upper and lower sections of this glacial basin, the chutes on Kachina Peak's southeast side drop onto the north side of this feature. From the K9 Couloir or Pup's Den, traverse south above a series of cliffs and drops until you see the rocks taper off into a wide open snowfield—the Waterfall Line.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Jun 21, 2018: Carson National Forest officials thank public for compliance

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K9 Couloir
K9 Couloir
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Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl
Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl
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Kachina's southeast facing lines
Kachina's southeast facing lines
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