A waterproof, tearproof topographic ski map of Berthoud Pass, Colorado by Rob Writz, showing more than 100 routes at 1:13,000 scale.

What it's for

This map is for planning and navigating ski and splitboard tours on Berthoud Pass. It shows the descents and the uptracks on one sheet, so you can see how a run connects to its approach and its exit before you leave the car. It folds small enough for a jacket pocket and needs no batteries.

Features

• Route detail: ski descents and uptracks drawn on a topographic base
• Access: trailheads and parking information
• Terrain data: slope angles and Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale (ATES) ratings
• Zones covered: Pumphouse Basin North and South, West Side, Mt. Russell, No Name, Floral Park, East Side, Hell's Half Acre, Mines Peak, Lower 80s and 90s, Upper 80s and 90s, Hidden Knoll, Hidden Knoll South, 110s, Upper 110s, Second Creek Ridge East and West, Second Creek Ridge Headwall, First Creek Ridge
• Companions: made to pair with the Beacon Guidebooks Berthoud Pass ski atlas and ski app, each sold separately

How it works

ATES ratings: the Avalanche Terrain Exposure Scale classes terrain by how exposed it is to avalanches. It describes the terrain, not the day's snowpack, so use it together with the current avalanche forecast.

Avalanche training: a map or guidebook does not replace avalanche training, a current forecast, or rescue gear and practice. OMG runs AIARE avalanche courses.

Specs

• Author: Rob Writz, founder of Front Range Ski Mountaineering
• Scale: 1:13,000
• Size open: 18 in x 22 in
• Size folded: 4 in x 5.5 in
• Weight: 1.5 oz
• Material: waterproof and tearproof
• Publisher: Beacon Guidebooks