Curvaceous Couloir
The most popular choice on Paiute Peak. A sexy, curvy line.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 781 m
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 302 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
Go to Little Blue Lake on the Mitchell Lake Trail. From here, either climb the South Slopes or the line itself. The couloir does not reach the summit, but it's not too difficult to make the summit from the top-out. The start is a little inset and is the steepest part (38° or so), it mellows out the lower you go. Follow the namesake curves all the way back down.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
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
- Crampons