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What's Yours Couloir

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

-599' -182 m

Descent

67%

Avg Slope (34°)

91%

Max Slope (42°)

12,206' 3,720 m

High

11,608' 3,538 m

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Shared By J. Bella

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“This is a tough to get to, steep and narrow-cut couloir.”

— J. Bella
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

This narrow couloir sticks out against the rocky slopes on Fairview Mountain's north side and can be seen clearly from Kachina Peak's summit. Also known as The Wire or Dogleg by some resort skiers, it's a Taos backcountry classic. The best way to access this line is to climb it from the basin in the middle of Wildy Bowl. The couloir makes a left turn about halfway down; when looking down from the top, this makes it appear to drop off suddenly. The top of the line is often wind-scoured and rocky; when it's filled in, this is an exhilarating ascent and descent.

The best access route is to climb the couloir; if you're comfortable on a short Class 3 knife-edge ridge it can be accessed from What's Mine.

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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What's Yours from the top of the K9 Couloir
What's Yours from the top of the K9 Couloir
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Dogs chillin, getting ready to ride What's Mine, April 26th, 2017
Dogs chillin, getting ready to ride What's Mine…
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