Wilson Peak, Northeast Face

Wilson Peak captures the attention of every ski alpinist who sees it // [o] @bjarnesalen

Wilson Peak captures the attention of every ski alpinist who sees it // [o] @bjarnesalen

 

Elevation: 14017’ 4272m

Aspect: Northeast

Vertical: 2600’

Coordinates: 57°31’57”N 107°59’05”W

First descent: Unknown

“There is a reason that Wilson appears in so many Coors beer ads. For any Colorado skier, Wilson Peak compels one to explore its possibilities. It has it all: a beautiful approach, an incredible aesthetic, and it finishes with a complex and challenging entry and descent. It is a complete classic in every way.” (FCSDofNA)

“My mom told me, ‘The sweet isn’t as sweet without the sour.’ Skiing spring lines is all about waiting out the down days (the sour) to be able to get one of these days. Man it’s worth it—and sure tastes sweet!’”
— Dave Treadway
The most famous mountain in the world that nobody knows happens to be beyond just an icon on a beer can, it happens to be a classic ski descent. Wilson Peak, mostly recognized for being on a Coors Light can, sits outside of Telluride, CO in the San Juan Mountains.