Juliet
Nederland
Popular mountaineer's route.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 484 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 206 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.7 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 48˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between May and July. From a low point of 3.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.9 km, the route covers 484 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 206 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
This is couloir furthest left on the face. In other words, the first couloir right of the NE Slopes route. This tends to not have a cornice, a welcome change for the area. Use the Arapaho Pass Trail to get here, then climb the line and ski it.
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
- Ice axe
- Crampons