3.9 km away
Headwall
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
- Distance
- 325 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 167 m
A narrower alternative to The Backside Couloir
Freeride Skiing Difficult
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's extremely remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 3 km, 378 vertical metres of ascent and 398 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Expert skiers should try this couloir instead of the backside couloir It's significantly rockier and narrower than Backside Couloir. A ton of fun if you manage to hike all the way back here!
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
3.9 km away
Steep and short northwest facing slope that leads into Sally Alley
Difficult Freeride Skiing
3.9 km away
Adventurous classic narrow chute on the way to California Chutes
Difficult Freeride Skiing
3.9 km away
Classic North Facing line of Peak 9795
Extreme Freeride Skiing
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The easiest couloir in the sidecountry of Kirkwood but also a bit far
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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An low consequence and lower angle zone that will give a good perspective of the surrounding area
Moderate Freeride Skiing
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A classic western facing Y couloir from Peak 9795
Severe Freeride Skiing
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Very steep couloir with a narrow crux at the end before funneling down to Emigrant Lake
Severe Freeride Skiing
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An extremely steep and exposed line and riddled with large granite obstacles.
Severe Freeride Skiing
4.8 km away
Fun technical area that leads into some large cliffs above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
4.8 km away
An area with steep turns and ice fall cliffs that lead into a wide open sunny bowl above Emigrant Lake
Difficult Freeride Skiing
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