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Obliquity Couloir

A slanting couloir with a slight double fall line.

Ski Touring Severe

Distance
680 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
302 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.4 km
High Point
3.7 km
Gradient
43˚
Obliquity Couloir Map

More of an alpine challenge than a straightforward couloir. Navigating the slant (without taking a tumble down the cliffs below) rewards skiers with a fun apron finish.

Description

Breaking treeline above Mitchell Lake reveals the Little Pawnee Headwall to the south with its various steep chutes. Obliquity Couloir is located on the far looker's right side of this feature, seen slanting down and right. Go climb the line itself or one of the other various options on this face. The snow gets thin in spots and a fall would result in a major tumble down vertical rock, so be careful.

Difficulty

Severe

Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.

High Exposure (E3)

3 out of 4

In case of a fall, death is highly likely.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between April and June

Features

  • Alpine
  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons