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No Fog Shelf

A steep shelf above no fog bowl

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
418 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
172 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
1.3 km
High Point
1.5 km
Gradient
42˚
No Fog Shelf Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 1.3 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 418 m, 0 vertical metres of ascent and 172 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 4.3 and Labande grade 5. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

This is a steep shelf above No Fog Bowl

Difficulty

Extreme

Extreme skiing terrain above 45 degrees. These routes are reserved for experienced experts.

Extreme Exposure (E4)

4 out of 4

In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between January and March

Features

  • Face
  • Cliffs
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins

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