Mount Audubon South Face
Less-crowded than Crooked Couloir, but not quite as classic.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 1.2 km
- Ascent
- 3 m
- Descent
- 562 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 4 km
- Gradient
- 41˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between April and May. From a low point of 3.5 km to the maximum altitude of 4 km, the route covers 1.2 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 562 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.2 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
The line skis from the summit, but typically melts out at the very bottom somewhat early. Go to the north side of Blue Lake on the Mitchell Lake Trail, and climb the option looker's right of Crooked Couloir.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons