Queen's Way
The easiest route to the summit of Apache.
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 620 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 332 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.8 km
- High Point
- 4.1 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
The obvious couloir on the west side of Isabelle Glacier. This is often done as a climb in any season, but would make for a fun ski descent if timed well. It's a wide couloir and holds snow pretty late, but to connect a descent from the summit it'll need to be on the earlier side of spring.
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