Boudoir Couloir / Horseshoe Mountain

Horseshoe Mtn is an interesting formation between Fairplay and Leadville. At 13,898, the mountain has a @1000 foot 38* couloir. The couloir faces N/NE and will hopefully have good snow cover; the approach might be thin and rocky though (the snow is melting fast out there!).

We will meet just shy of the 4- Mile Creek TH at 0530AM. From there, it is about a 6 mile R/T. If the road is accessible, we can drive higher and cut off some distance.

The couloir has a max slope angle of about 38*. We will top off just short of the summit, walking the ridge to the top. Descent is either a ski / snowboard down the couloir or a walk to the ridge and glissade/ hike down back to the car.

I don't think we will need snowshoes but bring them if you want.
Essentials: Crampons, Ice Axe, Helmet, Sunglass/ goggles, food/ water. etc

We will meet here at 0530, and if the road is passable up higher, we can go from there.
**https://maps.app.goo.gl/au6YSbKcGBjFxuQPA**

This is the weather forecast for MT Sherman which is nearby:
https://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Sherman/forecasts/4278

14ers.com Description:
https://www.14ers.com/route.php?route=201306020700583

Carpooling is encouraged! A good meeting place is near The Fort Restaurant in Morrison, taking 285 up.

Questions? POST BELOW!
See ya there!