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Independence Pass

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RIP_leos_shack
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I was wondering if anyone out here has skied Independence Pass? It just opened up and it looks like they still have a ton of snow. I was thinking it might be worth a shred or two however I don't know what's good up there. Anyone got any ideas/advice?
May 29 2011 12:57AM
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bfnradford
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Never skied it, but i plan to next week some time. I found this on Lou Dawsons blog post about the pass, http://www.backcountryskiingco.com/independence-pass/independence-intro.html pretty comprehensive intro. Go to the 'routes' drop down menu and you can pick the different sections of the pass that are usually skied. Be safe, try to make some friends and have them show you around.
May 29 2011 6:07PM
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ThaLorax
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Fourth of July Bowl is really fun. I plan to ski there a few times this summer.
Jun 4 2011 6:45PM
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bfnradford
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whats the deal with the creek at the bottom of 4th? I hear it can be really deep and you might have to swim it, but sometimes people leave ladders across it?
Jun 4 2011 10:11PM
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ThaLorax
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I never said I skied it, I said it's really fun. My uncle skis it with his son all the time. I've only skied the east side of the pass just past the summit where you can do laps from the summit down to the road. I can ask them about it if you'd like though.
Jun 4 2011 11:24PM
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bfnradford
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I skied the pass yesterday, did the Three Geisslers from the upper hairpin trailhead. There is still a shit ton of snow left but you want to start very early. Some of the sunnier aspects have started suncupping, but they ski very well until 10:30. N facing aspects are good until around noon.
Jun 11 2011 7:04PM
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travis_halverson
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Gonna head down there again anytime soon? I would love to ski some stuff down there, but I dont really think a solo mission is the way to go
Jun 16 2011 2:52PM
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bfnradford
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man I really want to once Lincoln Creek rd opens up, supposedly on the 16th. i got plans to get drunk and eat ribs in Frisco this weekend, but after that im down, usually have mon and tuesday off.
Jun 16 2011 3:06PM
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ThaLorax
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I'll be in Snowmass first weekend of July for the Emu Festival. Anyone wanna ride the pass with me?
Jun 16 2011 3:28PM
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travis_halverson
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Nice. I have mondays off so that might work.
Jun 17 2011 11:58PM
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