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| 10321 | |
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| Summit Elevation | 10,321 |
| Summit Location | 40.5825° / -111.5791° |
| Online Map | View on wbskiing.com |
Peak 10321, named for its elevation, is the peak that is just west of the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift. It is a short hike from the top of Crest.
Ride (or skin) to the top of Brighton's Crest chairlift, exit through the backcountry gate, and boot up Pioneer Ridge to the first peak. There's rarely a need to skin up this short, 300 vertical foot climb, because the friendly Brighton boarders are quick to put in a booter.
Brighton has an "open gate" policy and does not close their backcountry access gates based on avalanche conditions—kudos to Brighton. They do, however, close the backcountry gates at 3 pm (an hour before the lifts close) to reduce the likelihood of a backcountry rescue when the ski patrol is busy shutting down the resort. They also close the gates when the ski patrol is involved in a backcountry rescue.
Beginner terrain
that is good as you develop your backcountry skills and when the avalanche danger is higher. Click for details.
Intermediate
terrain that requires more experience in skinning and skiing. Click for details.
Advanced terrain
that requires strong skiing and skinning skills. Click for details.
Expert terrain that is
challenging and a small mistake can have serious consequences. Click for details.
Extreme terrain
that includes insanely difficult chute skiing and beyond. Click for details.
The difficulty of this terrain
varies widely. Click for details.
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