Afternoon Sun on Castle Rock:
Sastrugi on Castle Rock:
Castle Rock - Between the Rock Outcroppings:
Castle Rock Wind Scour Near Bottom:
Castle Rock is an advanced ski run on the south side of The Ridge at Loveland Basin. Snow conditions on Castle Rock can vary; it's somewhat wind exposed,
and can develop some wind crust on occasion. However, Castle Rock is a slight gully, so on other occasions, the ski run can benefit from drifted in snow.
Castle Rock has a moderate pitch, and can be skied at higher speeds when snow conditions are good.
The Castle Rock ski run requires minimal hiking. If you maintain maximum speed on the downhill portion of the catwalk
running south along
the top of the Ridge, you'll be able to get there with a few skating steps and a lower traverse on the east side of the Ridge. It's easy!