A waterproof, tearproof topographic ski map of Loveland Pass, Colorado by Rob Writz, showing more than 100 routes across 19 zones at 1:26,000 scale.

What it's for

This map is for planning and navigating ski and splitboard tours around Loveland Pass on the Continental Divide. Descents and uptracks are drawn together, with resort boundaries marked so you know when you are leaving or entering ski area terrain.

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: Watrous Gulch, Herman Gulch North, Mount Bethel Saddle, Upper and Lower Dry Gulch, Mount Trelease, Mine Dumps, Loveland Pass Bowl, Summit, Widowmaker, Shadowland, Hippie Trees, No Name Peak, Lower No Name Bowl, Porcupine Gulch, West Corner, Dave's Wave, Black Mountain, Marjorie Bowl, Porcupine Peak
• Companions: made to pair with the Beacon Guidebooks Loveland 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 of Front Range Ski Mountaineering
• Scale: 1:26,000
• 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