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kayacık northwest couloir

neary 800m narrow couloir

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
2.8 km
Ascent
1.3 km
Descent
25 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2 km
High Point
3.2 km
Gradient
57˚
kayacık northwest couloir Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between January and June. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 2.8 km, 1255 vertical metres of ascent and 25 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.

Description

couloir have some vertical rock section above 1.5 2 meters. Integral ski descent depedens snow conditions.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

1 out of 4

Close to help in case of emergency.

Best time to visit

between January and June

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons