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The Muffin

Variation of Great Gully.

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
153 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
112 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
1.4 km
Gradient
38˚
The Muffin Map

This is a short gully that is worth doing if you’re too tired for another full lap, conditions are too poor for topping out, or you've done everything else in the area. Otherwise, there are better offerings in this area. Approach by climbing from the bottom until you reach a large cliff above, this marks the top of the line. Dig out a spot for your skis, then drop in. A few steep turns bring you back to the bushes where you can rejoin the very bottom of Great Gully.

Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between January and May

Features

  • Alpine
  • Couloir
  • Single Descent
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons