Padawan - Crete Bedera
Not quite as steep as the other Bedera Couloirs, Padawan is.
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 238 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 175 m
- Low Point
- 2.2 km
- High Point
- 2.3 km
- Gradient
- 43˚
Padawan is not quite as steep as the other Bedera Couloirs. Because it is faces slightly NorthEast, afternoon shade can cause it to re-freeze on warm days. Early in the day you must ski this, Padawan. The climber's right arm of it is also fun to link when skiing it. I mean, you're up there anyway, right? Visit www.couloirquest.com for more info and photos. The difficulty rating for this route uses 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.
Low Exposure (E1)
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons