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Sölden

Stubaier Gletscher

Trentino-Alto Adige

The spiciest of the five fingers around the Rotadl lift

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
1.5 km
Ascent
23 m
Descent
403 m
Low Point
2.6 km
High Point
3 km
Gradient
45˚
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This line is not in good conditions very often, but when it is, it is awesome. It is possible to traverse in from below the ridge with a very short 20 meter bootpack. Just ski as far left (keeping height) as possible and you will see a little notch where you can enter. For the real line, bootpack up to the summit via the ridge and start skiing from there. It's spicy! You ski a steep face above some exposure. At the bottom of the line, before exiting into the mellow terrain, there is a little crux. Either make a drop down the center of the line or traverse left to avoid the drop. Possibilities here really depend on snow coverage. The drop doesn't look that bad from the lift, but wait until you stand on top of it! After overcoming the crux you can blast down through the pow to the Rotadl lift for the next run.

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 February and April

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required