Trip
Backcountry Skiing/Splitboarding – Leadville XC Ski / Friendly dogs are welcome!
Leadville XC Ski / Friendly dogs are welcome!
Contacts
- Sun, Feb 25, 2024
- Pikes Peak
- Nordic Skiing, Backcountry Nordic Skiing
- Adults
- Easy to Moderate
- Easy
- Mileage: 5.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 630 ft
- High Point Elevation: 11,600 ft
- Pace: Slow to moderate
- 3 (12 capacity)
- 2 (3 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
We will meet at the Circle K in Leadville; 108 Harrison Ave. Leadville CO 80461
(Please google for directions) at 10:15. We will then drive 4 miles to the trail.
An all wheel drive vehicle is required for the last 4 miles. Contact the leader if you need to carpool.
I will be driving a silver Subaru Forester.
We will take our time skiing up this closed road.
We will ski 2.5 miles through broken forest with some great views, break for lunch & return.
There is just enough of an incline to make for a nice cruise back to the cars.
Please contact me if you question your abilities or have other concerns.
Required Equipment
The 10 essentials.
We will top out at 11,550 feet.
Bring extra layers, snacks & a lunch.
Poo baggies are required if you are bringing a four legged, friendly friend.
If the weather permits, we will tailgate at the TH. Bring a chair, snacks & beverage of your choice, if you care to join.