What do to in Colorado in early April?
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I have an opportunity to come out to Denver for a conference the first week of April, and was hoping to be able to tack on some climbing (Alpine) and spring skiing. I am a very capable skier, but living on the east coast have no experience with avalanches. Would it be crazy dificult to find someone to let me tag along on some spring backcountry skiing with my lack of avalanche experience? I would have my own AT setup. I will only be out there for a few days, so I wouldnt have time to take a course. If this is a horible idea, then feel free to flame on... Also what will the climbing be like? |
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If you are willing to hire a guide for a day, Eli Helmuth is the best of the best. He is an IFMGA Mountain Guide (Rock, Mountain, and Ski) and he could take you out for an epic day of skiing or climbing (or both). His guide service is based out of Estes Park (right outside RMNP). Its about an 1 and a half drive from Denver. I did my SPI course and assessment with him. |
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There are plenty of skiing and climbing objectives on the front range that time of year. If you post your alpine climbing experience you will get a ton of suggestions, many of which will likely start with dream and end with weaver (oooo, and with ski of dragons egg for the full monty). The guide idea is a good one. If you don't want to go that route, post here a few weeks out and you will find someone. Also 14ers.com for ski mountaineering. And the local meetup.com groups work for more moderate outings. |
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Spring in Colorado is the best. You can rock climb, ice climb, ski, all in the same day if you want. |