Shoshoni Peak Southwest Couloir Left
A serious mountaineering undertaking.
Ski Touring Extreme
- Distance
- 550 m
- Ascent
- 17 m
- Descent
- 249 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.6 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 58˚
This couloir is super steep and punctuated by a rock headwall. There are two ways around this:
- Climb the rock rib looker's right of the headwall (Class 5.2).
- Climb an ice-covered chockstone in the couloir.
Description
Either way, a rope is probably warranted. To top it off, there's a cornice once you're past all this if you're up here early enough.
Approach via the Isabelle Glacier. This is the second-to-last couloir to the climber's right on the cirque. Once you've made it to the top it's a quick jaunt to the summit, but it's not a cakewalk to get there.
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Cliffs
- Couloir
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons