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Guided Climbing, Hiking, Backcountry Skiing in the Sawtooth Mountains Near Sun Valley, Stanley and Boise, Idaho

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McGown North Couloir

McGown North Couloir

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October 2, 2015

The North Couloir on McGown Peak was included in the 50 Classics Ski Descents of North America for good reason. […]

Upper Meadow Bowl

Upper Meadow Bowl

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October 20, 2014

Upper Meadow Bowl is small hanging cirque to the north of the Williams Peak Hut. It’s reached by what we call a […]

Williams Peak

Williams Peak

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The South Face of Williams Peak is one of the few summit ski descents adjacent to the Williams Peak Hut […]

Dog Leg

Dog Leg

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A hidden gem accessible from the hut, the Dog Leg is the chute visible on the far right side of […]

What’s Up Doc?

What’s Up Doc?

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Sometimes overshadowed by bigger lines in Profile Basin, What’s Up Doc is a a great intro for budding ski mountaineers. […]

Boy Scout Couloir

Boy Scout Couloir

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The Boy Scout Couloir on the Grand Mogul is unmistakable from Redfish Lake. Unfortunately, it’s a long ways from anywhere! […]

Big Fatty

Big Fatty

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A classic entry level couloir easily accessible from the Marshall Basin near the Williams Peak Hut, Big Fatty is good […]

JC

JC

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JC has become the iconic couloir in the Profile Lake basin adjacent to the Williams Peak Hut. After being featured […]

The Sickle

The Sickle

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The Sickle is THE classic ski descent in the Sawtooths. Featured alongside McGown in the 50 Classic Ski Descents, the […]

The Shield

The Shield

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Rare in a range filled with couloirs, the NE Face of Horstmann Peak (AKA The Shield) sticks out like a […]

Heyburn North Couloir

Heyburn North Couloir

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Also known as the Petzoldt Couloir, the North Couloir on Mount Heyburn can be skied in a long day or […]

Elevator Shaft

Elevator Shaft

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The Elevator Shaft is without a doubt the best warm up couloir in the Sawtooths. The slope angle never really […]

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