Bargained for adventure and found some — Ski de randonnée Grand County, United States

Ski de randonnée à Grand County, United States par David Kennedy le 16 avril 2026

Distance : 31 km

Dénivelé positif : 1375 m

Durée : 9h 18m

Description

Brainard to Granby via Fair Glacier. Last night we asked the magic 8 ball if we should do this (been on the list for awhile) and it said “it is decidedly so”. Glad we did it but longgg slog out. Up Apache couloir, wrapped around into fair glacier, out cascade creek. Hitching back now! Glacier skied unreal. Lone eagle cirque and that whole area are so cool!

Bargained for adventure and found some

Backcountry ski in Grand County, United States by David Kennedy on Apr 16, 2026

Distance: 31 km

Elevation gain: 1375 m

Duration: 9h 18m

Description

Brainard to Granby via Fair Glacier. Last night we asked the magic 8 ball if we should do this (been on the list for awhile) and it said “it is decidedly so”. Glad we did it but longgg slog out. Up Apache couloir, wrapped around into fair glacier, out cascade creek. Hitching back now! Glacier skied unreal. Lone eagle cirque and that whole area are so cool!

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Bargained for adventure and found some

Apr 16, 2026•David Kennedy
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Routes and data shown are for information only. Backcountry skiing is dangerous — always check conditions and carry safety equipment. Read our conditions of use

31 km

Distance

1375 m

Elevation

9h 18m

Duration

Elevation Profile
4011m
2642m
Range

1369m

Max Slope

52% (27°)

Ascent / Descent

+885m / -1381m

↗ Ascent
Flat

28%

8.4km

Gentle

8%

2.5km

Moderate

2%

0.7km

Steep

2%

0.5km

Very steep

2%

0.5km

↘ Descent
Flat

26%

7.8km

Gentle

24%

7.3km

Moderate

3%

0.9km

Steep

1%

0.3km

Very steep

3%

0.9km

⚠ Path slope only. This shows the slope along the route taken, not the slope of the mountain face. Do not use for avalanche risk assessment.

Description

Brainard to Granby via Fair Glacier. Last night we asked the magic 8 ball if we should do this (been on the list for awhile) and it said “it is decidedly so”. Glad we did it but longgg slog out. Up Apache couloir, wrapped around into fair glacier, out cascade creek. Hitching back now! Glacier skied unreal. Lone eagle cirque and that whole area are so cool!

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