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Zig-Zag

The steep side-couloir on Little Pawnee's north face.

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
138 m
Ascent
10 m
Descent
91 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.7 km
High Point
3.8 km
Gradient
48˚
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This is a much steeper alternative to North Couloir East. To get here, first climb the aforementioned couloir until about halfway. This will be the right fork of the intersection, and goes out looker's right before climbing straight up. It tops out just above North Couloir East on the ridge, and still involves a Class 3 scramble to get to the summit.

Little Pawnee Peak from near Blue Lake.
Little Pawnee Peak from near Blue Lake. Photo: Thomas Beatty

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

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
  • Couloir
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons