What's Yours Couloir

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Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -599' -182 m
High: 12,206' 3,720 m
Low: 11,608' 3,538 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 67% (34°)
Max Slope: 91% (42°)

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

— J. Bella

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

May 15, 2019: Tio Gordito Prescribed Fire Planned on Tres Piedras Ranger District

May 13, 2019: Fuelwood Permits to be Sold May 18th at Carson NF Supervisorâ€™s Office

May 12, 2019: Closure of Fawn Lakes Due to High River Level

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What's Yours from the top of the K9 Couloir

What's Yours from the top of the K9 Couloir

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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