Autobot Couloir
A steep and sweet, narrow descent.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 874 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 395 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 874 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 395 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 6. You'll need skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
This is the center option on the face just west of Mitchell Lake. It's nice and steep. Go to Mitchell Lake and either contour its west side, or follow the standard trail and cut right to the bottom of the couloirs. This reaches a small summit on the ridge.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons