Backcountry Skiing Beállítások

[beneathftr]

This has not been a good start to winter so far but I have an itch to get out and ride. Its been a few weeks since I've been out because I went backcountry skiing on Loveland pass a few weeks ago and really messed up my snowboard on a few rocks (About $120 fix).

Has anyone been up on Berthoud Pass recently?
What about the Loveland pass area? Herman Gulch?
Any other recommendations on places to ride with a good snowpack?

[Guest_seobacklinks_*]

I was in Dry Gulch on Sunday, skinned up to 12,200 below Hagar. Coverage is consistent below treeline, the willows are not covered and require some negotiations. Stream crossings are manageable, snow bridges are small and there is a bit of open water. Above treeline it was pretty sparse except in gullies. It was quite wind hammered and a bit of a bumpy ride, did find some decent snow down a SE aspect coming down to the river again skiing snow and willows.
I was in Mayflower Gulch a couple of weeks ago and the snow was deeper then even found some powder in the trees. Saw some tracks down the couloir on Hagar, actually given the CAIC report and what I saw things looked pretty stable, with just my dog and I we weren't going to do this. Heard some blasting from Loveland ski area.
My advice - take old skis and keep your tips up in the woods.
https://youtu.be/PBIzQKkxWfE