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Loveland Pass Ski Shack

Find the Ski Shack on Loveland Pass

February 16, 2019 By //  by Matt Thomas

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Loveland Pass is probably the most skied backcountry terrain in all of the Rockies. On any given winter day you’ll find hoards of skiers and snowboarders waiting for a lift back to the top.

Arapahoe Basin Ski Area Beach
The Beach.
Arapahoe Basin Beach Flag
Flag at A Basin.
Last weekend I found myself at A Basin without a ski pass and even with a 2-for-1 deal, it was too late in the day to pay for a ticket. So we opted for a beer at the Beach, and then runs on Loveland Pass.

If you can’t handle tight tree skiing than Loveland Pass is not for you. If you start at the top, by the Continental Divide sign, and go right down into the woods, the runs should funnel out to the same pickup spot. This isn’t a guide to skiing it, so please be careful and err on the side of not doing it. The views from atop Chair 9 at Loveland Ski Area are even better than at this pass.

Loveland Pass Continental Divide
Loveland Pass crosses the Continental Divide.
Loveland Pass Backcountry Skiing Sign
Backcountry warning at top.

Always ski with a friend, be careful of conditions like new snow on old snow, and don’t bother traversing around the bowl. It’s dangerous. Just head straight down into the trees and know what you’re doing. Talk to locals up there and get a feel for what’s going on and the routes. Carry backcountry safety supplies, like a whistle and a cell phone, just in case.

Loveland Pass Backcountry Warning
Backcountry warning at pickup.

Can you find any ski shacks on the pass? I saw one:

Looking back at the summit.
Heading for the trees.
Loveland Pass bowls, nice to look at.
Into the woods...
Found it!
Loveland Pass Smoke Shack.
Johnny ski bum's home.
Legit fire place.
Johnny's bed.
Official paperwork.
Back to reality.
She's a beauty.
Rail to hit on the way down.
Saddle up hitchhikers!
I'll do one more...

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About Matt Thomas

Matt is an avid writer and explorer, who loves to showcase this wild, wondrous world. And his favorite place to be is right here in the Centennial State.

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