Cristo Couloir

Cristo Couloir

Cristo Couloir, Quandary Peak, is a 2,575' couloir located at 39.391864°N 106.104627°W / 39.391864; -106.104627 and stretches from the Blue Lake Dam to the summit of Quandary Peak (14,265'). It is a popular ski mountaineering descent in the spring climbing season (April through June, depending on weather and snow conditions). The ascent can be accomplished by an experienced mountaineer in 3-5 hours and the ski descent in 1-2 hours.