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Avoiding the exposed rock near the summit may just be the crux of this route.
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skiing the Box Creek Chutes
Snow conditions on the summit in February ... skiing down this small snow strip gives access to the upper snowfield and a ski off the summit.
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Thomas Beatty
May 17, 2021 near Leadville North, CO
“Avoiding the exposed rock near the summit may just be the crux of this route.”  

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Avoiding the exposed rock near the summit may just be the crux of this route.
Snow conditions on the summit in February ... skiing down this small snow strip gives access to the upper snowfield and a ski off the summit.
looking down from the top of the Box Creek Chutes in June 2023
Looking back at most of the above-treeline portion of the route ... the route is incredibly obvious - follow the ridge (hikers can be seen on the trail at right center).
looking down the SE Couloirs on Elbert
Be careful to avoid causing a wet slide, like we did on the steepest chute.
A view of the chutes. The easiest options are far left or dead center.
skiing the Box Creek Chutes
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Mt. Elbert: East Ridge

6.4 mi 10.3 km
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Leadville North, CO

Mt. Elbert: NW Ridge

4.9 mi 7.9 km
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Leadville North, CO

Box Creek Chutes

0.8 mi 1.3 km
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Leadville North, CO
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