5 routes · Freeride Skiing · Ski Touring
West Fjord Avi Line
Steep ski tour in the western Fjords of Iceland
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 8.5 km
- Ascent
- 1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 223 m
- High Point
- 806 m
- Gradient
- 46˚
An excellent ski tour from the high mountain pass gravel summer road gives reliable snow cover until late in the season. Steep skinning over mountain cols lead to a compact high mountain bowl that has a great couloir at its head. Steep skiing in a remote area with ocean views from ridge tops.
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Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons
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