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Dragon's Tail Couloir – RMNP
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Dragon's Tail Couloir – RMNP

Rocky Mountain National Park
10 mi
Distance
4,500 ft
Elevation Gain
Full day
Duration
13,300 ft
High Point

Overview

The Dragon's Tail is a spectacular, sustained couloir on the east side of RMNP, offering one of the park's most aesthetic ski lines. A long approach and steep, committing descent.

Key Highlights

Sustained steep couloir · RMNP east side · Long approach · Aesthetic line · Glacier Gorge area

Best Season
Spring
Technical Rating
Advanced

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