Idiot’s Cornice
A huge cornice forms up on the ridge here at Loveland Pass. It can be over 20 feet tall in some winters, and it drops onto ~40 degree slopes. This cornice can easily break off and slide the entire zone. Take a hint from the name and stay away. You're better off dropping in earlier on the ridge on the Saddle Run which is often called Old Reliable. You may see a lot of tracks below the cornice, but don't blindly follow them. You'd need an intimate familiarity with the local snow-pack to time this one.
Maps
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Trailheads
This is the hitchhiking spot for runs on the North side of Loveland Pass
Avalanche Reports
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Idiot's Cornice Winter Conditions
Idiot's Cornice Spring Conditions
Hitchhike from the switchback or leave your car down here
Guide Books
Loveland Pass Backcountry Ski Map by Rob Writz
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