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Diagonal Gully

Cairngorms National Park

An aesthetic couloir descending towards Loch Avon

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
616 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
324 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
734 m
High Point
1.1 km
Gradient
42˚
Diagonal Gully Map

After utilising the lift system to get to the Ptarmigan restaurant, ascend to the summit of cairngorm before skiing off in a south/south-westerly aspect to the top of Stag Rocks. A close neighbour of Y Gully, Diagonal is an aesthetic couloir descending almost to the western edge of Loch Avon and - like its partner- can be difficult to locate in flat light so come prepared. The gully descends on a (diagonal) line on a south/south-easterly direction and is steep/often corniced at the top though the skier's right side is a little mellower. Later in the season you can enjoy “Scandinavian style” skiing down to the shores of Loch Avon below before skinning/hiking out of the basin into Coire Domhain.

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

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between January and April

Features

  • Cliffs

Equipment required

  • Skins

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