Lion's Kill

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Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -344' -105 m
High: 12,098' 3,687 m
Low: 11,753' 3,582 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 36% (20°)
Max Slope: 49% (26°)

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“A quick shot at the edge of an open alpine bowl.”

— J. Bella

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Need to Know

This line is so named after bighorn sheep bones were found scattered across the bottom of the chute, likely the remains from a mountain lion's kill several years ago.

Description

This line's exposure and topography allows it to hold snow while one side often melts out. It's steep enough to be an avalanche path but is relatively short and can also provide an excellent uphill route to access the ridge above. Often windswept and affected by solar gain, snow conditions on this side are often hardpacked and slick.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

Sep 12, 2019: Forest Service Hiring Temporary Positions for 2020 Field Season

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Long Canyon just before sunrise on a cold December morning.

Long Canyon just before sunrise on a cold Decem…

Ray Rose surfing the frozen waves in Long Canyon

Ray Rose surfing the frozen waves in Long Canyon

Lion's Kill from across the basin

Lion's Kill from across the basin

Waves and debris.

Waves and debris.

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