A waterproof, tearproof topographic ski map of Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado, showing more than 55 routes at 1:24,000 scale.

What it's for

This map is for planning and navigating ski and splitboard tours in Rocky Mountain National Park, from low angle glades to high alpine ski mountaineering routes. The publisher states that it assumes all users are trained in avalanche avoidance and rescue.

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: Fall River South, Fall River North, Lower and Upper Hidden Valley, Bear Lake Trailhead, Odessa Gorge, Tyndall Gorge, Chaos Canyon, Glacier Gorge Trailhead, Loch Vale, Andrews Creek, Upper Glacier Gorge, Longs Peak, Longs and Meeker South, Lion Lake, Colorado River Trailhead
• Companions: made to pair with the Beacon Guidebooks Rocky Mountain National Park 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

• Scale: 1:24,000
• 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