About This Route
Gulf of Slides Ravine connects via the Gulfside Trail from Mount Washington Cog Base, paralleling Appalachian Trail in the Presidential Range, NH. This 3-mile roundtrip to the bowl suits intermediates seeking mellow powder lines. NPS-inspired protocols apply; scout from Tuckerman first.
Safety Considerations
Moderate avalanche risk; slab slides common post-storm. Follow NSP code: observe signs, prevent runaways. Variable snow: wind crust to deep powder. Tree islands hide rocks; side-slip steeps. Wildlife low but moose encounters possible. Leave No Trace: melt snow away from streams. Best with partner; no groomers.
Essential Gear
Splitboard (Jones Flagship), skins, transceiver, shovel/probe, helmet (Sweet Protection), wool base (Smartwool), pack (Gregory 32L), map (AMC White Mountains), multi-tool, bivy sack.
Emergency Tips
Tree well rescue: probe deeply. Injury: splint with ski pole. Signal aircraft with VS-17 panel.