Cone to Bear Trap (aka Japanese Trees)

Name: Cone to Bear Trap (aka Japanese Trees)
Rating: 4.0

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0.8 mile 1.2 kilometer point to point
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Intermediate

Elevation

Ascent: 0' 0 m
Descent: -909' -277 m
High: 9,182' 2,799 m
Low: 8,273' 2,522 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 23% (13°)
Max Slope: 36% (20°)

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Avalanche risk for Nov 26, 2017: Low

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features. Natural and human-triggered avalanches unlikely.

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“For deep, new snow mid to late season with good coverage, this can't be beat.”

— Charlie B

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Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Overview

Park at Bear Trap and break off left towards the Cone (aka Powder Park III). Transition at the Cone, the Saddle or Short Swing summit, and descend to the east toward Brighton. Stay in the gully in the sparse tree, for 1000+ ft of 20-30 degree slope. So good.

Description

At the beginning of the season this line gets sun in the morning and can be "scwacky"/"scrubby." But when the big snow hits in February and March, you can't beat this line. It is longer, more consistent than PPIII and has a better exit than PPIII or Short Swing which has the dense "survival" trees at the bottom.

Downside, parking at Bear Trap can be difficult.