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Silver Couloir – Buffalo Mountain
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Silver Couloir – Buffalo Mountain

Tenmile Range
8 mi
Distance
3,500 ft
Elevation Gain
Full day
Duration
12,800 ft
High Point

Overview

The Silver Couloir on Buffalo Mountain is one of Colorado's most popular backcountry ski lines — a sustained, aesthetic couloir visible from I-70 that's a classic spring ski descent.

Key Highlights

Visible from I-70 · Sustained couloir · Classic spring descent · Buffalo Mountain · Summit County access

Best Season
Spring
Technical Rating
Advanced

5-Day Mountain Forecast

Today
38°F
26°F
0.2"
Wed
29°F
15°F
1.3"
Thu
25°F
5°F
0.1"
Fri
31°F
3°F
Sat
35°F
11°F
25 mph0.2" precip

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