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Schindler Couloir and Schindler South Face

St Anton

Arlberg

Nice steep couloir skiing in the top and a wide southface under the Schindler gondola

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
8 m
Descent
623 m
Low Point
2 km
High Point
2.6 km
Gradient
42˚
Schindler Couloir and Schindler South Face Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be severe. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 1.5 km, 8 vertical metres of ascent and 623 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Nice steep couloir skiing in the top and a wide southface under the Schindler gondola

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Face
  • Couloir

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