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Baby Blue couloir

Lyngen

Cool short couloir in a not so visited part of kvaløya

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
7.7 km
Ascent
791 m
Descent
736 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
26 m
High Point
542 m
Gradient
37˚
Baby Blue couloir Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 26 m to the maximum altitude of 542 m, the route covers 7.7 km, 791 vertical metres of ascent and 736 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

Cool remote couloir in a not so visited part of kvaløya

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Couloir

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons

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