Marble Backcountry Skiing

Fit motivated skiers might not mind the walk but it s a bit soul crushing if you re used to parking at the start of the real skiing.

Marble backcountry skiing. The goal of granite backcountry alliance is to advance the sport of backcountry skiing in new hampshire and western maine by providing low impact human powered backcountry skiing opportunities to the public through the creation improvement and maintenance of ski glades. December 9 2015 at 7 04 pm. Actually any ski slope in the marble area should be suspect at all times as a possible avalanche an avalanche that could kill or maim you. Bear in mind that in early winter we sometimes get significantly more snow accumulation just 500 to 1000 vertical feet above here due to it raining instead of snowing at the webcam location.

Mcclure pass is popular with xc and backcountry skiers. A vast area of ski alpinism terrain is available north and east of the town of marble. It s legal to use a snowmobile if the road is not plowed and quasi legal otherwise. Backcountry skiing north and east of marble colorado.

Trails are packed by snowmobiles and options are easy to advanced. The most stupendous alps in this area are capitol peak and snowmass mountain two of colorado s famous 14 000 foot fourteeners. Another devastating snow year so far here in the wasatch maybe we ll be moving back. For skiers who like to go into the backcountry one of the most popular routes is an us forest service road that takes off to the south side of the mcclure pass summit on highway 133.

Backcountry skiing colorado. From california to new england america boasts a burgeoning and unparalleled number of backcountry skiing options. Marble skiing map to get our map information and view the marble skiing area you can download our kml file and open in google earth the file is located at http www. The marble hideaway cabin is located in historic marble colorado.

Location is at 9 000 feet near marble peak in the aspen forest below the road area where most people park for skiing and hiking. Skiers start at an elevation of about 9 000 feet and climb to about 9 800 feet in 6 5. There are several great options for cross country skiing in the marble area. It s a 2 7 mile uphill slog to the marble peak trailhead.

There are many backcountry skiing options in the winter. 7 thoughts on marble backcountry skiing 12 5 15 jim clarke. Man i miss magic land as my friend and i called it. Image via dan holz.

Katie paulson and daniel sohner take in the view in the backcountry of marble co.