Banana Gully
Cairngorms National Park
Classic Gully line to start exploring Caenlochan
Freeride Skiing Severe
- Distance
- 492 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 207 m
- Low Point
- 743 m
- High Point
- 948 m
- Gradient
- 38˚
Atmospheric gully line under a rock face which can be used as a more testing entry point to explore Caenlochan. The conditions lower down in the gully are difficult to predict and they cannot be assessed from the entry point. Taking crampons to climb out of the gully in case of bad conditions lower down is definitely recommended.
Description
Also, the gully contains numerous rollers and is prone to windslabs.
The gully is best accessed from Glas Maol and starts right at the col between Glas Maol and Little Glas Maol. There is an alternative entry that is more rocky and can "cliff-out"-- it is thus more serious and its entry just before the col between Banana Gully and Banana Gully Direct.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
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
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons