Name: Wheeler Peak Southwest Chute
Rating: 4.0

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“A long running descent with great vertical.”

— J. Bella

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Wilderness Area—no mechanized equipment, drones etc.

Need to Know

This is Class 3 avalanche terrain.

Description

After a good snow year, this long avalanche path is skiable top to bottom. Most years a short ski from the summit is required. From Wheeler's summit, head to the southwest and follow the terrain as it rolls over a sub-ridge onto the broad southwest face. The terrain naturally flows into a gully then continues descending to the west, dropping below treeline as the path continues all the way into Williams Lake. Just below treeline, an alternate runout branches to skier's left and runs out onto wetlands south of the lake.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Nov 8, 2018: Carson National Forest Christmas Tree Permits Available Nov. 19

Oct 31, 2018: Pile Burns Planned across the Carson National Forest

Oct 31, 2018: Hay quemas de pilas planificadas en todo el Bosque Nacional Carson

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 1 vote

#17

in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

#339

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South face of Wheeler from Lake Fork Peak area

Wheeler Peak's southwest slopes above William's…

0.8 Miles 1.3 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -1,959' -597 m Descent
48% Avg Slope (26°) 56% Max Slope (29°)	13,071' 3,984 m High 11,111' 3,387 m Low

Wheeler Peak Southwest Chute

0.8 Miles 1.3 Kilometers

Ski Line

0' 0 m

-1,959' -597 m

48%

56%

13,071' 3,984 m

11,111' 3,387 m

Shared By J. Bella

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