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Sin Nombre NW Shoulder

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  2. NM
  3. …Northeastern New Mexico
  4. …Taos
  5. Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area
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“Straightforward line you can see from a distance, so there are no mysteries. ”

james marc beverly
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Miles

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Ski Line

12,482' 3,804 m

High

11,261' 3,432 m

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Up

1,221' 372 m

Down

32%

Avg Slope (18°)

39%

Max Slope (21°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Overview

Good choice for a long line.

Description

Fun ski with some convexities once in the trees that should be given some attention. Stay to the right in the trees to avoid steeper terrain if you're not ready for it.

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Land Manager: USFS - Carson National Forest

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james marc beverly
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#17

in Wheeler Peak Wilderness Area

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in Wheeler Peak Wildernes…

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in New Mexico

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Crossing the Bog
Feb 10, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
A large slab avalanche on Sin Nombre's lower north face, released during March 2019. Pic from the top of the Bong Chute on March 20th
Apr 3, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM
Sin Nombre's rugged northeast slopes on July 10th, 2019, after a typically average snowfall season
Nov 11, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM

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