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Stettner Couloir

Grand Teton National Park

The final and longest section of the Ford-Stettner route.

Ski Touring Extreme

Distance
481 m
Ascent
0 m
Descent
328 m
Duration
0-1 hrs
Low Point
3.6 km
High Point
4 km
Gradient
56˚
Stettner Couloir Map

Stettner is the final stretch of the Ford-Stettner route. You enter from the Chevy and ski the steep chute down to a ridge. At the ridge, you will take off your skis and climb up the ridge. Once you reach the top, you will ski the lower section of the couloir onto the Teepee Glacier. You must also hike up the couloir to ski it. This route is very dangerous and exposed, you must be careful and remember to bring gear and a guide.

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

4 out of 4

In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.

Best time to visit

between March and June

Features

  • Cliffs
  • Couloir
  • Ski Mountaineering

Equipment required

  • Rope
  • Skins
  • Ice axe
  • Crampons
  • Glacier kit