Garrett Peak East Face

As seen from Snowmass, Garrett Peak's East Face is a massive, wide-open slide path that can be skied from anywhere up near the peak down to East Snowmass Creek. This peak should not be skied when there is avalanche danger present.

Maps

*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

 

Trailheads

Snowmass Creek Rd Winter Closure

The Summer Trailhead is .6 miles further down the road

Avalanche Reports

02/12/2022 - (Garrett Peak)

04/07/2020 - (Garrett Peak Southeast Aspect)

03/14/2019 - (Garrett Peak)

01/19/2019 - (Garrett Peak)

01/17/2019 - (Garrett Peak)

02/16/2018 - (Multiple Reports)

01/29/2018 - (Garrett Peak)

01/25/2018 - (Garrett Peak)

02/04/2017 - (Garrett Peak)

12/23/2015 - (Garrett Peak)

Trip Reports

04/20/2008 - (TGR Forum)

Websites

Backcountry Skiing Colorado

Backcountry Skiing Colorado (General Zone & Trailhead info)

Guide Books

Dawson's Guide to Colorado Backcountry Skiing, Volume 1 by Louis W. Dawson

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Videos

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Garrett Peak Snowmass Backcountry by takasakai68: 04/10/2009

Garrett Peak Snowmass Backcountry by takasakai68: 03/30/2009

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*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

tagged: Aspen, East Snowmass Creek, Elk Mountains, Pitkin County