Pearl Peak: Scimitar Couloir
Curling between old-growth bristlecone pines, slicing through the rocky face.
Freeride Skiing Difficult
- Distance
- 396 m
- Ascent
- 0 m
- Descent
- 287 m
- Low Point
- 2.9 km
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 42˚
This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and May. From a low point of 2.9 km to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 396 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 287 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 3.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
After skiing the Necklace Couloir from the summit of Pearl Peak ride that wave of stoke and skin up to the large prow of rock on the ridge to the south. Weaving between ancient pines and dark rock, this line is worth the extra effort.
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
- Trees
- Couloir
Equipment required
- Skins