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Snow Fence Couloir

This narrow, 300m couloir is just minutes from the piste. A low elevation gem.

Freeride Skiing Severe

Distance
455 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
350 m
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.1 km
Gradient
46˚
Snow Fence Couloir Map

This couloir is only accessible when the snow level is low. But when it is, this is a great ski! It is just a short traverse from the top of the Piquette lift. It has two distinct narrow sections and a small dogleg. It is narrow and deceptively long. Despite facing west, the snow tends to stay cold and good here because the sides of the couloir are tall, and the snow mostly stays in the shade. See more info and photos at www.couloirquest.com. 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)

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

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between December and February

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Ice axe
  • Crampons