A Mountain Journey’s Backcountry Ski Guide
North Couloir, McGown Peak, Sawtooth Range, Idaho
Description: The North Couloir on McGown Peak was named as one of the 50 Classic Ski Descents of North America. This stunning couloir offers approximately 1300′ of fall line skiing. The ski line can be seen clearly from the Stanley Lake campground area. It is relatively easy to access this line – making it a classic ski line that should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Mountain Range: Sawtooth Range
National Forest: Sawtooth National Forest / Sawtooth Wilderness
Mountain: McGown Peak – 9860 ft / 3005 m
Route: North Couloir
Trailhead: Stanley Lake Trailhead
Aspect: North
Vertical: 3260′
Slope Angle: 35-50+ degrees
USGS Maps: Stanley Lake
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