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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).
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Box Creek Chutes in June of 2023
looking down from the top of the Box Creek Chutes in June 2023
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Jake Albright
Feb 27, 2023 near Leadville North, CO
“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).”  

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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 from the top of the Box Creek Chutes in June 2023
Be careful to avoid causing a wet slide, like we did on the steepest chute.
looking down the SE Couloirs on Elbert
A view of the chutes. The easiest options are far left or dead center.
skiing the Box Creek Chutes
closer look at the center lines of the Box Creek Chutes
Box Creek Chutes in June of 2023
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