antsanta - Dec 30, 2022 10:02 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2022
Went up the Garbage Chute
Went to try to summit Maroon in May. Camped at the lake and started out at about 5 AM up the couloir. Made good timing but it started to look like we started too late as rocks started to fall from above us. We got to the top of the couloir and made the decision not to continue due to the rockfall.
bernardhohman - Jun 5, 2007 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
Great Snow and Fun
This is an excellent snow climb. I measured the steepest area of the couloir at about 48 degrees. The snow was in prime condition, but the route after the saddle was difficult to ascertain.
James C - Mar 20, 2006 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2005
Timing is Key
Well, like I said, timing is key. An early start is neccesary for this route, like 2 a.m. That was the time when we started from Maroon lake, but I would recommend camping at Crater lake for an even better start. This northern chute is pretty scary in the sun. Some move are quite dangerous due to the discontentious snow. Beware of snow holes, about 3/4 of the way up I plunged into a snow hole up to my shoulders and still didnt tough the ground. Also be very awary of the waterfall up high, it melts a deep say 7 foot channel that winds down the couloir for a good few hundred feet! This is very dangerous to cross. But when you top out on the ridge and you look at the valley floor, you will be proud!
antsanta - Dec 30, 2022 10:02 am Date Climbed: May 17, 2022
Went up the Garbage ChuteWent to try to summit Maroon in May. Camped at the lake and started out at about 5 AM up the couloir. Made good timing but it started to look like we started too late as rocks started to fall from above us. We got to the top of the couloir and made the decision not to continue due to the rockfall.
bernardhohman - Jun 5, 2007 4:22 pm Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2007
Great Snow and FunThis is an excellent snow climb. I measured the steepest area of the couloir at about 48 degrees. The snow was in prime condition, but the route after the saddle was difficult to ascertain.
James C - Mar 20, 2006 5:04 pm Date Climbed: Jun 27, 2005
Timing is KeyWell, like I said, timing is key. An early start is neccesary for this route, like 2 a.m. That was the time when we started from Maroon lake, but I would recommend camping at Crater lake for an even better start. This northern chute is pretty scary in the sun. Some move are quite dangerous due to the discontentious snow. Beware of snow holes, about 3/4 of the way up I plunged into a snow hole up to my shoulders and still didnt tough the ground. Also be very awary of the waterfall up high, it melts a deep say 7 foot channel that winds down the couloir for a good few hundred feet! This is very dangerous to cross. But when you top out on the ridge and you look at the valley floor, you will be proud!