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Avalanche Tools

Black Diamond: Avalung II This lightweight shoulder sling may be the most important piece of life-saving equipment you can wear when traveling in avalanche terrain. Product Details
Black Diamond: QuickDraw Super Tour Probe The Super Tour is a versatile probe that blends lightweight yet strong construction with a long length and maximum compactability. Product Details
Brooks Range: Field Organizer Package Field Organizer Package Product Details
Brooks Range: Folding Ruler Metric and inch gradations. Product Details
Life-Link Rutschblock Snow Pit Card Plastic 3.5 x 5 in field card with info for Rutschblock snow pits. Product Details
Life-Link Winter Backcountry Travel Card Plastic 3.5 x 5 in field card to carry with you to remind you of the Do’s and Dont’s while travelling through avalanche terrain. Product Details
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Store Info

Sawatch Backcountry
460 Harrison Ave
Leadville, CO 80461
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Phone: 719.486.2271

Store Hours
10-6 Sunday thru Thursday
10-7 Friday and Saturday
Closed New Years Day

Latest News!

 "If you're lucky enough to live in the mountains, you're lucky enough" - A Local Sayin'

Backcountry Riders!

New Snow and Wind mean slab formation on some aspects. Stay avie savvy by visiting the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

Off Piste workouts are great for powder day training.

Mayflower Gulch is skiing well. Hagerman Pass near Turquoise Lake and Mount Massive Golf Course are good options for nordic skiing.

Weather

Leadville, CO, US

Now
Light Snow
19°F, Windchill: 9°F
Wind: 8 mph NE
Humidity: 91%
Visibility: 0 mi
pressure: 30.15 in steady
Sunrise: 7:05 am
Sunset: 5:34 pm

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