Guidebook
The Worlds Most Iconic Ski Lines
A selection of the most famous and revered freeriding and ski touring lines from around the globe.
La Grave at its best - huge, wild and enticing.
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Enjoying the mellow upper section.
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Great conditions midway down.
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Roccia Nera 001
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Tredjetoppen north side
Nice turns on the middle section
Nice turns on the middle section
Dropping into the valley
Taking a break midway down
Raised footprints on the way over to the valley entrance
Great skiing and big terrain midway down
Heading across the Plateau
Looking across to the top of the valley
The Stunning Sella Plateau
A Narrow Section
Heading down into the Val Pisciadu
The Resort Far Below
The Top of the Val Setus
Leaving the Rifuge Boe And The Crowds Behind
The Final Skin To The Entry Into The Couloir
From Whence We Came
Tight Turns
Time To Go
First Turns Into the Val Pisciadu
Dropping In Dolomite Style
The Couloir Widens As It Progresses
On Top of the World
First turns off the summit.
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Dwarfed by the scenery.
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Looking back up at the North face from the Grand Plateau.
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On one of the mellower sections of the descent with the Dôme du Gouter behind.
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On Redotinden (848 m)
Store Kågtinden (1228 m) from the summit of Redotinden (848 m)
Looking back to Stokknesdalen
Midnight sun during the ascent of Storsandnestinden
Dropping into the north glacier route on Store Kågtinden
Storsandnestinden (1097 m)
Description
Freeride skiing and ski touring offer some of the most thrilling and breathtaking experiences in the winter sports world. From the steep and technical lines of Chamonix to fall line skiing that over looks the ocean in Lyngen, there are countless iconic runs to choose from.
Whether you're a seasoned backcountry veteran or a beginner looking for inspiration, these are the runs that should be at the top of your bucket list.
Vallee Blanche
Vallee Blanche
Chamonix
2,027 m
31 °
11 m
13.6 km
Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.
Moderate
Private
Rognon de la Girose
Rognon de la Girose
Les Deux Alpes and La Grave
796 m
34 °
2 m
3.0 km
Breathtaking views and fantastic glacier skiing
Difficult
Private
Schwarztor
Schwarztor
Cervinia
2,107 m
44 °
275 m
14.3 km
An amazing mountain journey through complex glaciers with stunning views of the Matterhorn
Difficult
Private
Corbet's Couloir
Corbet's Couloir
Grand Teton National Park
158 m
40 °
0 m
0.3 km
The big show!
Extreme
Private
Tredjetoppen North Side Descent
Tredjetoppen North Side Descent
Narvik
1,120 m
44 °
295 m
6.0 km
Probably the best ski run in the Narvikfjellet backcountry, but beware - this is a serious run despite the easy access.
Severe
Private
Cerbului Valley
Cerbului Valley
5 - 6 hrs
15.9 km
521 m
1,805 m
30 °
A fun adventure across the Bucegi Plateau and down a spectacular valley
Difficult
Private
Val Setus - A Classic Dolomites Couloir
Val Setus - A Classic Dolomites Couloir
Dolomites
2 - 3 hrs
7.7 km
425 m
1,399 m
49 °
A Stunning Journey Across the Sella Massif Followed By An Aesthetic Steep Descent
Severe
Private
Mont Blanc North Face
Mont Blanc North Face
Chamonix
1 day +
22.3 km
2,889 m
2,889 m
37 °
A satisfyingly long descent from the Alps' highest summit.
Difficult
Private
The Tupper Traverse
The Tupper Traverse
Glacier National Park
1 day +
14.9 km
1,847 m
2,063 m
60 °
A mini-ski traverse including high alpine bowls, glaciers & a massive run down the Connaught avalanche slide path.
Moderate
Private
Kågen Island Traverse
Kågen Island Traverse
Lyngen
1 day +
18.0 km
2,480 m
2,477 m
36 °
A long, difficult, but rewarding traverse of three summits on Kågen island in Arctic Norway
Severe
Private