Rabbit Ears Pass

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Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Rabbit Ears Pass

Nordic Skiing on trails at Rabbit Ears Pass.

  • Fri, Jan 17, 2025
  • Gore Range
  • Backcountry Nordic Skiing
  • Adults
  • Moderate
  • Moderate
  • Mileage: 7.0 mi
  • Elevation Gain: 500 ft
  • High Point Elevation: 9,500 ft

10 AM at TH parking to be advised pending Leader scouting. Either West Summit TH or Bruce's Trailhead parking, 13 or 14 mi east of Steamboat Springs on Rabbit Ears Pass, respectively. 

 

Details TBD, after Leader scouts the trails and route. Contact Leader in advance of Registration if you want to scout or register for this trip. 

Reference USFS brochure and map links: 

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/stelprdb5278447.pdf

https://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd488174.pdf

Boilerplate: Participants' email addresses may be shared with other participants, and trip images may be shared on Facebook or other media. If you have known medical conditions that may manifest themselves during this activity, please notify the leader before the trip. If you have known exposure to a COVID-positive case within 5 days of this trip, do not come. Do not come if you are sick. If applicable, bring money for ride sharing. No pets. 10 essentials and clothing appropriate for the weather, trail lunch/snacks.

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Winter Ten Essentials. Appropriate ski gear and clothing for conditions. No shelter. This is a ski tour in non-avy terrain. 

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