The Audubahn
A complex, shorter line on east Audubon.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 2.3 km
- Ascent
- 4 m
- Descent
- 490 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.3 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between March and May. From a low point of 3.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 2.3 km, 4 vertical metres of ascent and 490 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 4. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
This descends from the notch in Audubon's southeast ridge, going north. It melts our pretty quick and has a lot of rocks to avoid. It's on the south side of the Mt. Audubon Cirque.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Crampons