Twining Peak Northwest Chutes

The Northwest facing chutes of Twining Peak, also known as Blue Peak, are challenging and dangerous. Some of them melt out quicker than others, so your line should always be scouted from below before attempting to drop into any of the gullies. Beware of cornice formation and extreme avalanche danger.

Maps

*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

Trailheads

Independence Lake Trailhead *(Summer Only)

Independence Pass is closed in the Winter

Trip Reports

05/26/2013 - (14ers.com (Multiple Reports))

Websites

Backcountry Skiing Colorado

Guide Books

Dawson's Guide to Colorado Backcountry Skiing, Volume 1 by Louis W. Dawson

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Videos

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Skiing the upper Couloir on Twining Peak by mtnbikemike67: 06/04/2011

Find Nearby Zones

*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

tagged: Blue Peak, Independence Pass, Lake County, Sawatch Range

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