Pup's Den - Chute 1

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Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -581' -177 m
High: 12,456' 3,796 m
Low: 11,874' 3,619 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 55% (29°)
Max Slope: 72% (36°)

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“A steep chute on Kachina's wild side.”

— J. Bella

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From Kachina Peak's summit, ride south along the ridge to where it begins to level. There are three routes that are skiable, between volcanic cliffs. Drop into the first entrance and ride out onto the apron down to the Wildy Bowl Bench.

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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in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

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K9 Couloir

Pup's Den 1, climbing towards the steepest part of the chute with a 48° slope angle, April 2, 2019

Pup's Den 1, climbing towards the steepest part…

Kachina Peak from Wheeler's north ridge

Kachina Peak from Wheeler's north ridge

Young bighorn sheep on Kachina Peak's south ridge

Young bighorn sheep on Kachina Peak's south ridge

Kachina's southeast facing lines

Kachina's southeast facing lines

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