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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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Shared By J. Bella

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“Traverse across Wildy Bowl's south side.”

— J. Bella
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

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.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Dec 2, 2018: Carson National Forest Offices Closed December 5, 2018 for the National Day of Mourning Honoring President George H. W. Bush

Nov 29, 2018: Carson National Forest plans pile burn on Tres Piedras District Dec. 3

Nov 29, 2018: El Bosque Nacional Carson planea la quema de pilas en el Distrito de Tres Piedras el 3 de diciembre

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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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