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Ski Lines in Brainard Lake - 10

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Favorite Whit topping out the bootpack with Mt. Toll in the back. Awesome view!
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Paiute Peak: South Slope

0.7 mi 1.1 km • -878 ft Descent • -267.64 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Topo of Paiute Peak form the east.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Little Blue Couloir

0.4 mi 0.6 km • -642 ft Descent • -195.69 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite This is the view just below the drop-in for the South Saint Vrain Creek ski line. The south-facing bowl is worth exploring.
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate

South Saint Vrain Creek

1.2 mi 1.9 km • -762 ft Descent • -232.23 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Just off the Mitchell Lake Trail.
Intermediate Intermediate

Mt. Toll: SE Face

1.0 mi 1.7 km • -1,414 ft Descent • -430.91 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Topo of Paiute Peak form the east.
Intermediate Intermediate

Curvaceous Couloir

0.5 mi 0.8 km • -952 ft Descent • -290.22 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite The south face of Mt. Audubon from near Mitchell Lake.
Intermediate/Difficult Intermediate/Difficult

Crooked Couloir

0.7 mi 1.2 km • -1,806 ft Descent • -550.36 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Alexis skinning up near treeline, with views (from L->R) of Mt. Toll, Paiute Peak, and Mt. Audubon.
Difficult Difficult

Little Pawnee: North Couloir (East)

0.5 mi 0.8 km • -1,130 ft Descent • -344.54 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Little Pawnee's two North Couloirs (east and west) from just below Little Blue Lake.
Difficult Difficult

Little Pawnee: North Couloir (West)

0.6 mi 1.0 km • -957 ft Descent • -291.61 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite Topo of Paiute Peak form the east.
Difficult Difficult

Paiute Peak: Southeast Face

0.5 mi 0.8 km • -963 ft Descent • -293.54 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Favorite The south face of Mt. Audubon from near Mitchell Lake.
Intermediate Intermediate

Mt. Audubon: South Face

0.8 mi 1.2 km • -1,732 ft Descent • -527.97 m Descent

Nederland, CO
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Brainard Lake Skiing

  • 7 Miles 11 Kilometers of Descents
  • 10 ski lines
  • 1 Easy Trail Easy Trails
  • 9 Intermediate Trails Intermediate Trails
  • 3 Difficult Trails Difficult Trails
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Ascents in Brainard Lake - 3

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5.5 mi 8.9 km #1Long Lake Approach
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO
3.2 mi 5.2 km #2Mitchell Lake Trail
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO
2.6 mi 4.2 km #3Niwot Mountain
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO
Easy/Intermediate Easy/Intermediate
Nederland, CO

Photos of Brainard Lake - 21

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On sunny, dry days, don't forget your favorite balm, lube, or jelly. A true measure of friendship is whether you choose to share.
Mar 20, 2017 near Nederland, CO
Shoshoni, Apache, and Navajo Peak (right to left) stand in the distance along the Pawnee Pass Trail.
Mar 20, 2017 near Nederland, CO
Alexis skinning up near treeline, with views (from L->R) of Mt. Toll, Paiute Peak, and Mt. Audubon.
Apr 5, 2021 near Nederland, CO
Whit topping out the bootpack with Mt. Toll in the back. Awesome view!
Apr 5, 2021 near Nederland, CO
Just off the Mitchell Lake Trail.
May 30, 2022 near Nederland, CO
Evan skiing the line, with the small headwall behind him.
May 30, 2022 near Nederland, CO
Topo of Paiute Peak form the east.
Oct 13, 2022 near Nederland, CO
The south face of Mt. Audubon from near Mitchell Lake.
Oct 13, 2022 near Nederland, CO
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