Little Pawnee North Couloir West
Thin, technical, and lined by rock walls, this couloir presents a serious alpine challenge.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 992 m
- Ascent
- 2 m
- Descent
- 354 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.4 km
- High Point
- 3.8 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
To reach the summit of Little Pawnee from the top of the couloir, a Class 3 scramble to the east is required. Good luck.
Description
Follow the Mitchell Lake Trail to Blue Lake. On the south side of the lake, locate two obvious chutes. This is the looker's right option. About the same difficulty as its neighbor to the east.
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
- Ice axe
- Crampons