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Gnarloir

Sölden

Stubaier Gletscher

Trentino-Alto Adige

Some gnar along the way to the classical Stubaier tours

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
549 m
Descent
340 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
2.8 km
High Point
3.4 km
Gradient
46˚
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If you have ever done the Zuckerhütl or Wilder Pfaff and you have an eye for the extreme, you have definitely seen this line. Maybe even considered it and that's why you came to look here. Well, it's possible!

Description

Start your tour the same way as you would going to the Zuckerhütl, but after entering the Sulzenauferner you keep right, going to the Pfaffenkogel summit. Close to the summit there is little notch (on the left of the summit as you go up). It's pretty obvious.

If there is little snow, you can make a 15-20m rappel into the line. Bring some tat to make an anchor. In these conditions, the line is quite gnarly. Like, really narrow. And steep. Almost the whole way is around 45°, maybe a bit steeper. The only turn you will make is a jump turn. It's more like survival skiing than anything else. If that's what you want to practice, go for it. Bring an axe if you expect anything else than powder.

With more snow cover, the line can be a lot more forgiving, with more room to turn. Maybe even nice!

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Glacier kit

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