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black Wheeler Peak Southwest Chute

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0.8 mile 1.3 kilometer point to point
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Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -1,959' -597 m
High: 13,071' 3,984 m
Low: 11,111' 3,387 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 48% (26°)
Max Slope: 56% (29°)
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“A long running descent with great vertical.”

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry
Wilderness Area—no mechanized equipment, drones etc.

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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.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Apr 17, 2019: El Distrito de Guardabosques de Canjilon planea una quema recomendada en mayo

Apr 16, 2019: Prescribed Burn Planned in Canjilon Ranger District in May

Apr 10, 2019: Historical Photo Display Celebrates Connection to the Land

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South face of Wheeler from Lake Fork Peak area
South face of Wheeler from Lake Fork Peak area
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Wheeler Peak's southwest slopes above William's Lake
Wheeler Peak's southwest slopes above William's…
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