Silver Couloir, Buffalo Mountain
Easily visible and accessible from Silverthorne, Silver Couloir is a classic ski town backcountry lap // [o] @codytownsend
Elevation: 12777’ 3894m
Aspect: North
Vertical: 3000’
Coordinates: 39°37’04”N 106°08’34”W
First descent: Unknown
“Close enough for a quick morning descent and a burger and malted beverage at the local brewery.” (FCSDofNA)
“I ski peaks for fellowship, spiritual awe, athletic challenge and accomplishment, intellectual challenge . . . and raw beauty.”
Heading out to Summit County, CO to ski the classic town backcountry lap, The Silver Couloir on Buffalo Mountain, skier and star Cody Townsend, decides to jump behind the camera and aim the lens on The FIFTY's principle cinematographer, Bjarne Salen.