Trip
Backcountry Nordic Skiing – Sunlight Ski Area
We'll skin up to the top of the Sunlight Ski Area. Instead of going up an area ski run, we'll instead follow the backcountry trails in nearby Babbish Gulch. This will make for a more backcountry-type experience as we enjoy the quiet and scenery of the aspen forest. We'll follow the Babbish trails to the top of the ski hill, where we'll remove our skins and ski back down to the base. Climbing skins and metal-edge skis are mandatory. Must be able to ski downhill in-control on a "Blue" ski run.
Contacts
- Wed, Feb 15, 2023
- Roaring Fork
- Backcountry Nordic Skiing
- Adults
- Moderate
- Moderate
- Mileage: 5.5 mi
- Elevation Gain: 1,700 ft
- High Point Elevation: 9,990 ft
- Pace: Moderate
- 12 (11 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
Meet at Sunlight Ski Area. We will park just past where the main road ends at the beginning of the parking lot.
Meeting time: 9:00 AM
Contact Leader to register (do not sign-up online):
Mike Miller
miller866@comcast.net
970-319-5197 (text only, please)
Required Equipment
Ten essentials
Sturdy nordic/backcountry skis with metal edges
Climbing skins