Fletcher Peak Couloir Ascent

Name: Fletcher Peak Couloir Ascent
Rating: 3.0

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Trail

3.2 mile 5.1 kilometer point to point
Ascent
Intermediate/Difficult

Elevation

Ascent: 2,942' 897 m
Descent: -10' -3 m
High: 13,902' 4,237 m
Low: 10,969' 3,343 m

Grade

Avg Slope: 18% (10°)
Max Slope: 116% (49°)

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“A gentle skin to steeper options.”

— Giles Eperon

GPX File

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.