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

-274' -84 m

Descent

30%

Avg Slope (17°)

54%

Max Slope (28°)

12,048' 3,672 m

High

11,774' 3,589 m

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Conditions

Minor Issues 92 days ago
Very thin snowpack, lots of exposure and obstacles. History
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“Traverse across Wildy Bowl's south side. ”

— J. Bella
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Overview

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description [Suggest Changes]

From the high chutes along Wildy Bowl's north-facing terrain on the far south side of the bowl, head skier's right to catch this traverse across to the Waterfall Line.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Jun 5, 2018: Temporary Closure Lifted on East Side of Valle Vidal Unit

Jun 3, 2018: Carson National Forest Offices to Close June 12

May 31, 2018: Temporary Closure of East Side of Valle Vidal Unit

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in New Mexico

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Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl
Waterfall Line in Wildy Bowl
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Lake Fork's east ridge looms in the background, one basin over beyond the Coyote Couloir and Fairview Mountain
Lake Fork's east ridge looms in the background,…
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