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Grays Peak via Lost Rat Couloir

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  2. CO
  3. …Northwest Rockies
  4. Georgetown

“A more exciting route up to the summit of Grays and then back down the Lost Rat Couloir. ”

Donny O'Neill
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3.7

Miles

5.9

KM

Ascent

14,256' 4,345 m

High

11,206' 3,416 m

Low

3,058' 932 m

Up

8' 2 m

Down

16%

Avg Slope (9°)

87%

Max Slope (41°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

Ice axes, crampons, and ski crampons are highly recommended.

Description

This definitely makes an otherwise underwhelming summit much more exciting. The ski down is fun, too.

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Land Manager: USFS - Arapaho & Roosevelt National Forests Office - Clear Creek Ranger District

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Phil Krening descending the Lost Rat.
May 22, 2018 near Georgetown, CO

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