Headwall Couloir
A straight shot down a narrow, walled-in chute.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 609 m
- Ascent
- 6 m
- Descent
- 297 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 50˚
This may be the most aesthetic option on the Little Pawnee Headwall. The entrance is tight and steep (50° or so), but as you get further into the chute it lessens in angle and widens out a bit.
Description
Go to treeline, just above Mitchell Lake. The Little Pawnee Headwall looms on your left (south). Locate the narrow, steep-looking option on the looker's right side, and climb it. Ski the same, or any of the neighbors.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
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
- Ice axe
- Crampons