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Jochgrubenkopf

pretty nice skiing, but dangerous if there are persistent weak layers

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
4.1 km
Ascent
849 m
Descent
848 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
1.6 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
39˚
Jochgrubenkopf Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 4.1 km, 849 vertical metres of ascent and 848 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

in the upper part pretty sick ski terrain, with lots of features and smal drops to hits. there are also some bigger drops, if you want to. The lower part is through the forest or in a small corridor between the trees.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between December and March

Features

  • Face
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins

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