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Lost Rat Couloir from Grays Summit

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  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. Summit County

“Probably the most interesting line off of Grays Peak. ”

Donny O'Neill
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Miles

1.7

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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 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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#6

in Summit County

#29

in Colorado

#80

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

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