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Fletcher Peak Couloir Ascent

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  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Central Rockies
  4. …Breckenridge
  5. Mayflower Gulch
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“A gentle skin to steeper options. ”

Giles Eperon
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM

Ascent

13,902' 4,237 m

High

10,969' 3,343 m

Low

2,942' 897 m

Up

10' 3 m

Down

18%

Avg Slope (10°)

116%

Max Slope (49°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

Skin a couple miles up the Mayflower Gulch Trail, then assess climbing options for Fletcher. The easiest ascent is on the right, harder options on the left. This GPS track takes a medium option, 40-50 degrees at the steepest, which I then skied down.

Ice axe and crampons needed.

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Land Manager: USFS - Dillon Ranger District, White River NF

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#2

in Mayflower Gulch

#168

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in Mayflower Gulch

#45

in Colorado

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Another great view awaits looking back towards Jacque Peak.
Jan 20, 2017 near Brecken…, CO
The skin toward Atlantic Peak in Mayflower Gulch is gorgeous.
Jan 27, 2017 near Brecken…, CO
At the base of the bowl
Jan 1, 2021 near Copper…, CO
The view continues to be gorgeous near the end of the summer road.
Jan 20, 2017 near Brecken…, CO
The skin trail up Mayflower Gulch is moderately steep.
Jan 27, 2017 near Brecken…, CO

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