Cristo Couloir
The "Monte Cristo" Couloir, or Cristo Couloir, is a long popular 40 degree South facing Spring line off of Quandary Peak. Be wary of avalanche and rock fall danger on this line, and watch out for uphill hikers when you’re coming down. You can park at Quandary East Trailhead or you can drive up closer to Blue Lakes if the road is open in the Spring.
Maps
*All Mapped Areas are Approximations
Trailheads
Quandary Peak Trailhead *(Summer Only)
The Winter parking is down the street on Blue Lakes Rd.
Blue Lakes Trailhead *(Summer Only)
Winter parking is at the start of Blue Lakes Rd.
Avalanche Reports
Trip Reports
Guide Books
Making Turns in The Tenmile-Mosquito Range by Fritz Sperry
Classic Colorado Ski Descents by Jon Kedrowski
Backcountry Ski & Snowboard Routes: Colorado by Brittany & Frank Konsella
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Videos
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Skiing Cristo Couloir of Quandary Peak by k z: 06/05/2014
Ski Descent of the Cristo Couloir by Dan Allen: 05/18/2014
Quandary Peak - Cristo Couloir by ryanbadtke: 04/19/2014
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*All Mapped Areas are Approximations