The Lightning Bolt
Like the Thunderbolt, but more direct. STEEP!
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 2.7 km
- Ascent
- 15 m
- Descent
- 702 m
- Low Point
- 366 m
- High Point
- 1.1 km
- Gradient
- 39˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 366 m to the maximum altitude of 1.1 km, the route covers 2.7 km, 15 vertical metres of ascent and 702 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Instead of the upper section on the AT, you drop right down the fall line over the ledges, hooking up with the T-Bolt again just above the Big Schuss. Really steep, nice open woods, several large but forgiving ledge drops. Nice steep landings.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins