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A steep chute on Kachina's wild side.


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12,456' 3,796 m

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11,874' 3,619 m

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581' 177 m

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Avg Slope (29°)

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Max Slope (36°)
Type: Backcountry or Sidecountry

Description

From Kachina Peak's summit, ride south along the ridge to where it begins to level. There are three routes that are skiable, between volcanic cliffs. Drop into the first entrance and ride out onto the apron down to the Wildy Bowl Bench.

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J. Bella

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in New Mexico

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K9 Couloir
Jan 16, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
Pup's Den 1, climbing towards the steepest part of the chute with a 48° slope angle, April 2, 2019
Apr 3, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM
Closer view of Rotten Spine
Jun 3, 2019 near Taos Sk…, NM
Kachina Peak from Wheeler's north ridge
Jan 16, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
Young bighorn sheep on Kachina Peak's south ridge
Jan 24, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM
Kachina's southeast facing lines
Jan 10, 2018 near Taos Sk…, NM

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