Red Mountain Pass 1.19.20

[Barb]

Our ice climbing guide filled us in about a good ski tour off red mountain pass. She said it was about a 45 min skin in so we thought it was relatively short. She must be super human because by the time we reached the top it was just under 2.5 miles and about 1600’ elevation gain. Gorgeous weather, but cold. Will let the pictures speak for themselves.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is the area people lap, one was enough for us today. Really nice snow conditions.

 

 

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[RidgeRacer]

You're a legend Barb.

[Barb]

@RidgeRacer now if only I could rip down that line........

[GrilledSteezeSandwich]

Nice pictures.  Does Shannon have a double or triple nose ring?  

[Barb]

I have no idea, I don’t even notice it when I am with her. 

[Shadows]

What's up with the lodge? Looks like a cool place 

[Johnny Law]

38 minutes ago, Barb said:

@RidgeRacer now if only I could rip down that line........

As long as you get to the bottom lol

That's legit grade a stoke

[Barb]

1 hour ago, Shadows said:

What's up with the lodge? Looks like a cool place 

It is a lodge and a hut next door.  We already googled renting space at the hut. $180 per night for 6 people max, short skin in. Here is a link to the lodge.   we tried to check them out but the guy in charge was dealing with guests and said we couldn’t go in. 
https://www.skimag.com/uncategorized/st-paul-lodge-co

 

 

[Shadows]

That sounds like a great deal. 

[toast21602]

You're doing things right. Such incredible experiences. 

[Barb]

Few Topo pics; McMillan Peak circled, blue line is RT 550 (road up to red mountain pass) pin is where avalanche death occurred previous day.



Cal Topo map with slope angle shading. West side of McMillan is relatively safe. East side very avalanche prone and all the way down east side is Silverton ski area.


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