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Lost Rat Couloir from Grays Summit

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  3. …Central Rockies
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Length

1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers


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Elevation

3' 1 m

Ascent

-1,725' -526 m

Descent

31%

Avg Slope (17°)

69%

Max Slope (35°)

14,261' 4,347 m

High

12,536' 3,821 m

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

— Donny O'Neill
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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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About halfway up the cooler. Photo: Phil Krening
About halfway up the cooler. Photo: Phil Krening
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Phil Krening descending the Lost Rat.
Phil Krening descending the Lost Rat.
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