Cape Canaveral

Skiers right of Flume, Cape Canaveral is an open section in the 90s area with some big rock drops. This is a steep drop that averages about 40 degrees. Beware of avalanches and rocks with shallow covering.

Maps

*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

Trailheads

Berthoud Pass Parking Lot

Located at the summit of Berthoud Pass

Current Creek

Avalanche Reports

12/01/2019 - (90s)

03/16/2016 - (90s)

12/07/2014 - (Below Aquaduct in 90s)

11/14/2014 - (Multiple Storm Slabs)

11/22/2013 - (90s)

02/18/2013 - (Multiple Reports)

01/12/2013 - (Cape Canaveral/Launch Pad)

12/27/2012 - (90s)

12/19/2012 - (Multiple Storm/Wind Slabs)

12/18/2012 - (Multiple Reports)

12/10/2012 - (Entrance to Flume)

Images

The top of the 90s area

Cape Canaveral cliffs send you into Launch Pad

Guide Books

Backcountry Skiing: Berthoud Pass, Colorado by Rob Writz

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*All Mapped Areas are Approximations

tagged: 90s, Berthoud Pass, Front Range, Grand County

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