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Low-risk ski tours in CO

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stompdat
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eh there yous guys!

Just getting into backcountry touring here in Colorado. Wondering where some good low-risk avy spots near the i70, or front rangeish area are located.

any info. is helpful!
Jan 23 2017 3:12PM
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patagonialuke
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Can't speak much to the stuff off I-70, but I'm up in Fort Collins and Montgomery Bowl up at Cameron Pass is a good beginner area where you can skin up and ski down out of avalanche terrain. Hidden Valley at RMNP is another good option.
Jan 23 2017 6:50PM
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patagonialuke
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^ but take this with a large grain of salt. Any area poses its own set of dangers/risks. Try and find other people with more experience, especially in the area in which you're skiing.
Jan 23 2017 6:52PM
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stompdat
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patagonialuke^ but take this with a large grain of salt. Any area poses its own set of dangers/risks. Try and find other people with more experience, especially in the area in which you're skiing.


Oh most definitely. I am respectful and aware of the dangers that present themselves out there. Thanks for the info dude!
Jan 23 2017 8:48PM
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stompdat
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Also- if anyone knows of some good Colorado based touring literature I'd love to hear some of your favorite titles!
Jan 23 2017 8:53PM
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treebeard
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check out caltopo.com
it's got a bunch of filters you can lay on top of the map, like elevation and (more importantly) slope angle. find some stuff that's, near you, easily accessible, and below 35 degrees
Jan 30 2017 6:58PM
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stompdat
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treebeardcheck out caltopo.com
it's got a bunch of filters you can lay on top of the map, like elevation and (more importantly) slope angle. find some stuff that's, near you, easily accessible, and below 35 degrees


Interactive topography.. I like it!
Jan 30 2017 11:44PM
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PacificRimJob
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Moffit Tunnel East Portal.

Go up cold creek road from Golden or Boulder. Quick trip from town, and it's a relatively well traveled zone, so if you lack partners, you can usually find them.
Feb 10 2017 3:10PM
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wrichmond
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Loveland, Berthoud, and Cottonwood pass. These areas have lots of lower risk lines, and because they are so popular, you can really research the terrain. Good place to start.
Feb 26 2017 3:53PM
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