Name: Lost Rat Couloir from Grays Summit
Rating: 5.0

Lost Rat Couloir from Grays Summit

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

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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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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5.0 from 1 vote

#15

in Summit County

#146

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#15

in Summit County

#55

in Colorado

#146

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Phil Krening descending the Lost Rat.

1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers Ski Line	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 Low

Lost Rat Couloir from Grays Summit

1.1 Miles 1.7 Kilometers

Ski Line

3' 1 m

-1,725' -526 m

31%

69%

14,261' 4,347 m

12,536' 3,821 m

Shared By Donny O'Neill

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