Icebox Express
Nederland
Corniced, moderately steep line in the Iceberg Cirque.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 3 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 668 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.1 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 38˚
About 500' of 45° skiing, topped by a cornice some times of year. Best skied in late spring or early summer. Approach via Heart Lake (skin to the top) or by taking the Clayton Lake Trail (climb the line). From the summit of Heartbeat Peak, follow the ridgeline north until you see the obvious line into the Iceberg Cirque.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons