Name: 6.3 Ski Run
Rating: 4.5

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Avalanche risk for Feb 17, 2019: Moderate

Heightened avalanche conditions on specific terrain features. Evaluate snow and terrain carefully; identify features of concern. Natural avalanches unlikely; human-triggered avalanches possible.

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“From the far skier's right side of the Vortex, we skied through the trees, heading toward the Frazier River and 7 Mile.”

— Kevin Gillest

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

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Need to Know

If you are not a good route finder, this route could be a real issue. You need to have a GPS and be well versed in route finding to attempt this type of a ski run. It is long and unforgiving, so don't head out there unless you are very self sufficient.

Description

After skinning up the 6.3 Approach, you'll end up above the treeline on the far side of the Vortex. We dropped in at this point heading slightly right toward the Frazier River. The trees are similar to the 3.6 Tree Run, not too tight if you are a good solid skier, but this run could be a death trap for a beginner. There are lots of down trees and obstacles, but a good fall line. We ended up in a creek bed that eventually connected to the 7 Mile Trail/Ski Run and the Frazier River. We also connected to the bottom on the 3.6 Ski Run just before getting back to the last switchback on Highway 40 heading to WinterPark.

Contacts

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

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Trail Ratings

4.5 from 2 votes

#3

in Berthoud Pass

#207

Overall

4.5 from 2 votes

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#3

in Berthoud Pass

#58

in Colorado

#207

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John V skiing 6.5, Dec 2 2018

John V skiing 6.3

John V navigating the flats near the Frazier Ri…

Kevin Gillest skiing 6.3

John V skiing 6.3

Leaving the 6.3/6.5 approach, heading toward Ro…

1.8 Miles 2.8 Kilometers Ski Line	1' 0 m Ascent -1,745' -532 m Descent
19% Avg Slope (11°) 78% Max Slope (38°)	11,652' 3,552 m High 9,907' 3,020 m Low

6.3 Ski Run

1.8 Miles 2.8 Kilometers

Ski Line

1' 0 m

-1,745' -532 m

19%

78%

11,652' 3,552 m

9,907' 3,020 m

Shared By Kevin Gillest

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