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Lost Rat Couloir

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  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. Grays and Torreys Area
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“Probably the most interesting line off of Grays Peak. ”

Donny O'Neill
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Miles

1.7

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Ski Line

14,261' 4,347 m

High

12,536' 3,821 m

Low

3' 1 m

Up

1,725' 526 m

Down

31%

Avg Slope (17°)

69%

Max Slope (35°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From the summit, follow the southeast/east ridge to the obvious entrance to the couloir. The steep descent thankfully offers plenty of safe zones to hide while partners descend. Watch for a cornice that forms on the skier's right.

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

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#92

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#3

in Grays and Torreys Area

#34

in Colorado

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

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