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Backcountry Skiing· Advanced
Cross Couloir – Mt. of the Holy Cross
Sawatch Range
12 mi
Distance
5,500 ft
Elevation Gain
Full day
Duration
14,005 ft
High Point
Overview
The Cross Couloir on Mt. of the Holy Cross is one of Colorado's classic spring ski mountaineering objectives — a long approach to a sustained, steep couloir on a 14,005-foot peak. Requires strong ski mountaineering skills.
Key Highlights
14,005' peak · Sustained steep couloir · Long approach · Classic ski mountaineering · Spring corn snow
Best Season
Spring
Technical Rating
Advanced
