Clencher Chute
North Bridgers
Long Chute accesible only by skin/bootpack
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 256 m
- Ascent
- 184 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.6 km
- High Point
- 2.8 km
- Gradient
- 44˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure (e3) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.8 km, the route covers 256 m, 184 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Long semi-wide chute accessible by a small skin to a 30-45 min boot-pack, start in bottom of bowl and head up to mouth then a simple bootpack (snow dependant) to the top where you can drop into areas like holloywood.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
High Exposure (E3)
In case of a fall, death is highly likely.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons