Date: April 29, 2021 Distance: 8 miles round trip Elevation Gain: approx 4,200′ Trailhead: La Plata trailhead La Plata peak had been on Parker’s ski list for a while and when we viewed the north face at the break of day, Mark and I could see why. The face boasts a beautiful web of snowfields, couloirs and rock outcroppings. The early spring skiing start was especially challenging for me. I had gone to a pool session (to learn to roll a kayak) the night before in Alamosa. I didn’t get back to Leadville, and bed, until 11 pm with my READ MORE