Name: Prospector Chute
Rating: 4.0

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“This is a steep and smooth south-facing avalanche path.”

— 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

This line sits in the middle of a series of steep couloirs and chutes on Fairview Mountain's south-facing terrain. It's a consistent pitch that drops between jagged rock outcrops onto an open apron. The best access route is to climb the chute using the Lake Fork Primitive Route to approach. Be aware that large slab releases and cornice collapses are common and keep this terrain on the dangerous side of the scale.

Contacts

Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Sep 12, 2018: Canjilon Ranger District Plans Prescribed Burn in October

Sep 12, 2018: El Distrito de Guardabosques de Canjilon planea una quema recomendada en octubre

Sep 11, 2018: New Mountain Bike Trails and Re-route of Williams Lake Trail to Begin on Questa Ranger District

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Trail Ratings

4.0 from 1 vote

#24

in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

#355

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4.0 from 1 vote

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Lake Fork's east ridge looms in the background,…

0.1 Miles 0.2 Kilometers Ski Line	0' 0 m Ascent -238' -73 m Descent
43% Avg Slope (23°) 56% Max Slope (29°)	12,229' 3,727 m High 11,990' 3,655 m Low

Prospector Chute

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Ski Line

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-238' -73 m

43%

56%

12,229' 3,727 m

11,990' 3,655 m

Shared By J. Bella

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