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Cassiopeia

The iconic W of Cassiopeia, a beautiful winding couloir.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
243 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
205 m
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
45˚
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This is such a beautiful couloir. Its sections form the iconic W of the cassiopeia constellation. The very top section can be rocky depending on the snowpack, and the bottom sections are steeper. It's narrow, and exposed to hitting the dogleg walls with a fall. Check out route and photos www,couloirquest.com. The difficulty rating for this route utilizes the posted FATMAP criteria.

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 December and May

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons