Phoebe
Nederland
A series of chutes off the North Ridge of Mt. Neva.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 271 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 150 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.7 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features medium exposure (e2) 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 271 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 150 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 5.1 and Labande grade 5. You'll need ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
People tend to ski the looker's right chutes, since they don't have a cornice up top, but there's some serious terrain here to explore. To make it to the summit some Class 3 is required. This is the furthest stuff right when looking from Lake Dorothy.
Difficulty
Extreme
Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Face
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons