The Worlds Most Iconic Ski Lines

A selection of the most famous and revered freeriding and ski touring lines from around the globe.

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La Grave at its best - huge, wild and enticing.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Enjoying the mellow upper section.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Great conditions midway down.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Roccia Nera 001

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The debriefing room!

by John Johnston

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Tredjetoppen north side

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Nice turns on the middle section

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Nice turns on the middle section

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Dropping into the valley

by Charlie Boscoe

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Taking a break midway down

by Charlie Boscoe

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Raised footprints on the way over to the valley entrance

by Charlie Boscoe

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Great skiing and big terrain midway down

by Charlie Boscoe

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Heading across the Plateau

by Charlie Boscoe

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Looking across to the top of the valley

by Charlie Boscoe

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The Stunning Sella Plateau

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A Narrow Section

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Heading down into the Val Pisciadu

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The Resort Far Below

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The Top of the Val Setus

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Leaving the Rifuge Boe And The Crowds Behind

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The Final Skin To The Entry Into The Couloir

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From Whence We Came

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Tight Turns

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Time To Go

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First Turns Into the Val Pisciadu

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Dropping In Dolomite Style

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The Couloir Widens As It Progresses

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On Top of the World

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First turns off the summit.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Dwarfed by the scenery.

by Charlie Boscoe

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Looking back up at the North face from the Grand Plateau.

by Charlie Boscoe

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On one of the mellower sections of the descent with the Dôme du Gouter behind.

by Charlie Boscoe

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On Redotinden (848 m)

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Store Kågtinden (1228 m) from the summit of Redotinden (848 m)

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Looking back to Stokknesdalen

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Midnight sun during the ascent of Storsandnestinden

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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Dropping into the north glacier route on Store Kågtinden

by Peter Schön (copyright)

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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.

Adventures

Vallee Blanche

Perhaps the most famous ski descent in the world? Technically moderate but very serious skiing in an absolutely breathtaking setting.

Schwarztor

An amazing mountain journey through complex glaciers with stunning views of the Matterhorn

Cerbului Valley

A fun adventure across the Bucegi Plateau and down a spectacular valley

The Tupper Traverse

A mini-ski traverse including high alpine bowls, glaciers & a massive run down the Connaught avalanche slide path.

Kågen Island Traverse

A long, difficult, but rewarding traverse of three summits on Kågen island in Arctic Norway