Corner Pocket
North Bridgers
Tight, Shady, Steep Hourglass Line
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 485 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 369 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.5 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 51˚
The Corner Pocket is a great line when conditions line up later in the season. It is tucked into a rock cleft between Sacajawea and Nya Nuki peaks. Above the crux, it is pretty steep, above 45 degrees for about 200 feet. The line constricts down to about 10 feet wide in a quick pinch, then opens up into the vast Plane Crash Bowl. The line pitch gets gradually mellower as you make your way down the bowl. In total, the line is about 1400 feet to the bottom of the bowl.
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
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
- Cliffs
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons