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| Page Type: Route Location: Colorado, United States, North America Lat/Lon: 39.33970°N / 106.1394°W Route Type: Mountaineering, Skiing Season: Spring, Summer Time Required: Half a day Difficulty: Advanced Snow Climb; Extreme Ski Descent, D10 Grade: II
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| Page By: kalet Created/Edited: Aug 31, 2005 / May 24, 2006 Object ID: 166540 Hits: 945 Loading... Page Score: 0% - 0 Votes Loading... Vote: Log in to vote |
ApproachDrive south on Highway 91 for nine miles from Interstate 70 or north for twelve miles from Leadville. 3/4 mile south of Fremont Pass is a sharp curve in the road. Park here or continue up a rough road on the right (west) side of the drainage between Mount Democrat and Mount Arkansas. At 1.75 miles and 11,520', you'll be directly in front of Mount Democrat's West Face.
Route DescriptionAt the base of Democrat's West Face, cross the valley and climb up a gulley system which eventually leads to a saddle a few hundred feet north of the summit. This is a good line to ski. It never exceeds 45 degrees, but requires crossing above several cliff bands. It is rated as a D10 on the D Scale.
Distance: 6 miles roundtrip
Elevation Gain: 3,108'
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Essential GearIce axe & crampons
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