87 Out Of 100 Single Score

Jones Pass Backcountry COLORADO Backcountry Area Resort (Are you this resort?)

Off of US Hwy 40
Berthoud Falls, CO
USA
 
  • Poor-outstanding-long
  • Available avalanche conditions information access 4 Slider
  • Availability and accuracy of maps 5 Slider
  • Is this backcountry area easy to access? 5 Slider
  • Parking areas near the start/end point? 5 Slider
  • Boot packs and hiking trails 5 Slider
  • Good for climbing skins? 3 Slider
  • Lack of crowds 3 Slider
  • Dog friendly? 3 Slider
  • Attitude/friendliness of fellow users 3 Slider
  • Easy hitching rides back to the start point 2 Slider
  • Snow quality 5 Slider
  • Weather 5 Slider
  • Above tree line terrain 5 Slider
  • Chutes, couloirs and extreme terrain features? 5 Slider
  • Tree skiing and riding 5 Slider
  • Is this backcountry area easy to leave? 5 Slider
  • Terrain met my expectations 5 Slider
  • Safe from Avalanches and Slides 4 Slider
  • Recommend this area to others? 5 Slider
  • Would you visit this area again? 100 % Slider
  • How did you get there?: Local
  • Year/Month/Day of visit (Approx. if not known): 2010/02/08
  • Total number of days spent on this mountain: 1

General Comments/Likes

Powder Addiction in Winter Park Colorado now operates a Sno-Cat skiing operation 7 days a week. Some of the best skiing I have had in Colorado.

Dislikes

Some of the yahoo snowmobilers can be a little obnoxious.

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Rated By

  • mosesbradford
  • Gender: Male
  • Age: 42
  • Resides In: Tabernash, CO, USA
  • Disciplines: Alpine, Back Country
  • Years Skiing/Riding: 39
  • Avg. Days Per Season: 51 - 60 days
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