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Jackal Hut to Pearl Peak

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1.8 Miles 2.9 Kilometers


Ascent

723' 220 m

Ascent

-338' -103 m

Descent

11%

Avg Slope (6°)

25%

Max Slope (14°)

12,041' 3,670 m

High

11,332' 3,454 m

Low

Shared By Parker Wrozek

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Avalanche risk for Dec 11, 2018: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

Full forecast for CAIC: Vail Summit Zone — Brought to you by CO Avalanche Information Center

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“This is the route to Pearl Peak for decent mellow skiing.”

— Parker Wrozek
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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From Jackal Hut, this path leads to pretty mellow north to northwest tree skiing from Pearl Peak. The route follows along Ranch Creek Road for the start, but soon branches north to climb to Pearl Peak.

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Land Manager: USFS - White River - Eagle-Holy Cross Ranger District

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Arrival at the Jackal Hut
Arrival at the Jackal Hut
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Heading out to the SE Trees
Heading out to the SE Trees
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Heading out for the morning.
Heading out for the morning.
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Sunset, looking north from the Jackal Hut
Sunset, looking north from the Jackal Hut
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