Gilpin Peak Ski

Date: 03/11/2026
Partner: Solo
Start: Camp Bird Mine (caught a ride from the winter closure)
End: Camp Bird Road Winter Closure
Distance: 11m
Elevation Gain: 3200ft
Elevation Drop: 4700ft
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Despite being mid March, Camp Bird Road was completely dry from the winter closure to the gate above the mine.

As I was starting up the road I was lucky enough to catch a ride with my old neighbor Chris who works at the mine. The lift saved 3 miles, 1500ft and an hour of walking. This surprise start to the day had me extra stroked for a solo bluebird winter day in Yankee Boy.

As always the Yankee Boy views were off the hook however the snow was a mixed bag... crusty wind board on the north face followed by creamy pow and corn. I will take what I can get on this record low snow year. Any day in Yankee Boy is a day well spent... especially with skis.