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Suicidal Chute Alternative

Alternative Entrance into Suicidal Chute with a brutal traverse

Freeride Skiing Extreme

Distance
686 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
238 m
Low Point
2.7 km
High Point
2.9 km
Gradient
38˚
Suicidal Chute Alternative Map

This alternative route into the chute skips skiing the truly massive cliffs and the perilously tight sections. But the traverse left required to get into the gut of the chute is absolutely awful and usually not even doable. It's sandwiched between two massive cliffs and will most certainly require you to use ice axes and crampons to cross. it's honestly not even really worth skiing this run over the proper Suicidal Chute...

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

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 March

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Walk Required

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit

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