Name: Ptarmigan
Rating: 3.0

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Avalanche risk for Oct 15, 2018: Extreme

Avoid all avalanche terrain. Natural and human-triggered avalanches certain.

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“The most skied line off the South Diamond Peak.”

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

While this is most likely the safest line off the South Diamond, it is definitely still serious avalanche terrain. It's east facing, contains a convex roller, and peaks out at about 35% (depending on how far right you ski). Ski this line with the knowledge that large portions of the South Diamond face usually slide about once a year, this run included.

Description

After taking the South Diamond Ascent, follow the first open section with some small trees to your left and towards the bottom of the run. This run is skied a lot because of its ability to be lapped quickly and the fact that is usually holds some good snow.

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Land Manager: Colorado Parks & Wildlife - State Forest State Park

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Looking towards Joe Wright Reservoir from south…

Ptarmigan is the rightmost face in the picture

0.2 Miles 0.4 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -442' -135 m Descent
38% Avg Slope (21°) 43% Max Slope (23°)	11,533' 3,515 m High 11,091' 3,380 m Low

Ptarmigan

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-442' -135 m

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43%

11,533' 3,515 m

11,091' 3,380 m

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