Name: Lake Fork North Face
Rating: 4.0

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Very thin snowpack, lots of exposure and obstacles. History

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“A wide open, steep face on one of New Mexico's highest peaks. ”

— J. Bella

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Overview

Wilderness area—no mechanized equipment, drones etc.

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know [Suggest Changes]

This is dangerous avalanche terrain especially during the early season and after big storms. Checktaosavalanchecenter.org andnnmae.org to find and share information.

Description [Suggest Changes]

This is the most famous backcountry ski descent in the Taos backcountry. This straightforward, obvious line is a classic—a high alpine, wide open chute dropping down Lake Fork's north face from the summit. Most people access this line via the Lake Fork Primitive Route.

Contacts

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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Descending Lake Fork's north face during June 2016

Length 0.3 Miles 0.5 Kilometers Ski Line	Elevation 0' 0 m Ascent -745' -227 m Descent
42% Avg Slope (23°) 56% Max Slope (29°)	12,760' 3,889 m High 12,015' 3,662 m Low

Lake Fork North Face

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-745' -227 m

42%

56%

12,760' 3,889 m

12,015' 3,662 m

Conditions

“A wide open, steep face on one of New Mexico's highest peaks. ”