Eldorado Peak is one of the “Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America” that shouldn’t be. The quality of skiing itself was mediocre but the views more than made up for it. We were debating turning around with the grim visibility on the way up, but we pressed on and were instead rewarded with brief yet stunning views near the summit.

Ping pong ball conditions

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The imposing Johannesburg Mountain in the back

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Our first view of the summit

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This is called the Eggplant right across Eldorado Peak

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But we need to beat the clouds quickly coming in from behind it

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Really cool seeing into this side of Forbidden Peak and Moraine Lake below it

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Looking NE at Klawatti Peak

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Oh I forgot about the 3000 feet of steep trails haha

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Notes

• This was probably ~11 miles and ~7000 feet of vertical gain in a little under 9 ½ hours.