Long's Peak Loft Couloir

Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Perhaps the most mellow ski descent off of Long's

Take the Long's Peak trail to Chasm Lake. From Chasm, head up the very obvious & huge loft couloir to looker's left (& left of the ships prow rock formation). Skin & boot up to the top of the couloir / loft area. From here you're on the shoulder connecting Meeker & Long's. Follow the summer hiking route (Clark's Arrow to Keplingers/Homestretch). Summit Long's & return the same way: beginning your descent with the homestretch, traversing back to the shoulder & finally, skiing down the Loft.

It should be noted that huge avalanches are prone in the Loft cirque. While a relatively more mellow ski descent than any of the other couloirs, this route is quite terrifying in & of itself given the looming danger surrounding this area above Chasm Lake.