Schaufelspitze East II
Sölden
Stubaier Gletscher
Trentino-Alto Adige
Experts only. Check it out from below, you need stable conditions.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 161 m
- Descent
- 752 m
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
Take the Schaufeljochbahn, you see the ridge you will hike looker's left. The ascent is often best with crampons, you might need a rope to get into the couloir.
Description
There is a few alternatives depending on the snow conditions. You have the luxury to be able to inspect from below, the one above is the most obvious one. The second line has a mandatory in less deep years. Be aware: You can quite literally not afford to fall in the top section.
There is further obvious lines on the east face. Steep as well. Chocolate chips to navigate two thirds down. Rarely gets tracks.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Crampons
- Glacier kit