A waterproof, tearproof topographic ski map of the Crested Butte, Colorado backcountry by Andy Sovick. The current second edition shows more than 115 routes at 1:32,000 scale.

What it's for

This map is for planning and navigating ski and splitboard tours reached from Crested Butte. It covers the forecast zones used by the Crested Butte Avalanche Center, so the terrain on the map lines up with the local avalanche forecast. The publisher states that 15% of its Crested Butte proceeds go to the Crested Butte Avalanche Center.

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
• Boundaries: resort boundaries shown
• Zones covered: Zachary's, White Ridge West, Avery, Upper Copper Creek, East River Mini Golf, Bellview, Baldy Northeast, Baldy East, Baldy West, Gothic Mountain, Snodgrass, Coney's, Schuylkill, Upper Slate and Pittsburg, Poverty Gulch, Mineral and Augusta, Purple Palace, Mt. Emmons North, Happy and Climax, Ruby, Owen, and Purple, Axtell Mountain, Anthracites, West Brush Creek, Teocalli
• Companions: made to pair with the Beacon Guidebooks Crested Butte 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: Andy Sovick, founder of Beacon Guidebooks
• Scale: 1:32,000
• Size open: 22 in x 36 in
• Size folded: 4 in x 5.5 in
• Weight: 1.5 oz
• Material: waterproof and tearproof
• Publisher: Beacon Guidebooks