Why Don't You Get a Job

Trentino-Alto Adige

Steep couloir from almost the top of Pietra Grande

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance: 593 m
Ascent: 8 m
Descent: 467 m
Duration: 0-1 hrs

Low Point: 2.4 km
High Point: 2.9 km
Gradient: 50˚

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's not remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 2.4 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 593 m, 8 vertical metres of ascent and 467 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.4 and Labande grade 6. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Photo from Why Don't You Get a Job — Photo: Claudio Lanzafame

Description

Spectacular line in a wonderful landscape. Always steep, in short part very narrow (1.70m). All skiable except the traverse from the principal couloir to this line. 1st Descent Andrea Cozzini, Claudio Lanzafame 14.02.2019