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Little Ellis North - West Line

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  2. MT
  3. …Southwestern Montana
  4. …Northern Gallatin Range
  5. Mount Ellis
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0.7 Miles 1.2 Kilometers


Ski Line

42' 13 m

Ascent

-471' -143 m

Descent

14%

Avg Slope (8°)

50%

Max Slope (27°)

6,560' 2,000 m

High

6,090' 1,856 m

Low

Shared By Gary Hellenga

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Avalanche risk for Feb 16, 2019: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for GNFAC: Northern Gallatin Range — Brought to you by Gallatin NF Avalanche Center

Avy tweets from @AvalancheGuys

“Another quick line on Little Ellis North - just a bit farther to the west (but longer vertical).”

— Gary Hellenga
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
This trail crosses State Lands, and a State Lands recreation permit is required (get one, good for a year, at any fishing license outlet for $10).

Description

From Little Ellis Northside ascent, head west along the old road cut. Pass the first open area (Little Ellis North - East Line), go through a short patch of trees and cross a small but prominent stream bed. Make a gradual rising traverse from a stream bed to the ridge. Pick any of the obvious lines down the hill from here.

Very easy grade at the top - steepens to nice cruiser through new trees before ending at the ascent road. Lots of options for lines, but watch for downed trees that might trip you up!

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Land Manager: Montana State Lands

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View to the north to Bridger Range, at about 1.4 miles up
View to the north to Bridger Range, at about 1.…
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From top of Northside ascent, ski or skin westward; turn downhill to ski East Line, or continue west traverse to reach West Line
From top of Northside ascent, ski or skin westw…
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Looking down East Line of Little Ellis - down open slopes east of line of lodgepole pines
Looking down East Line of Little Ellis - down o…
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View from broad ridge at top of line. Can pick any line between hilltop left of arrow, to gully to right of arrow.
View from broad ridge at top of line. Can pick…
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