Asperity Couloir
Twice the vertical of the "classic" and triple the excitement!
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 2.5 km
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 1.4 km
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.1 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 58˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's extremely remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 2.1 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 2.5 km, 2 vertical metres of ascent and 1392 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.3 and Labande grade 5. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe, crampons and glacier kit to complete it safely.
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Description
One of the highlight ski descents of my career. Skiing from the col between Asperity and Tiedemann via the massive couloir and onto the lower glacier. Significant glacial difficulties to access and one short rappel through an ice cliff at the bergshrund.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit