Description

New Year's Rocket Is located in Tytebærtinden, which is considered a climbing destination - not something you would find in a guidebook for freeriding. The bottom half is very tight and has a cliff band.

In hard conditions that can make it a no-fall zone.

The couloir gets a bit wider in the middle, and this is the place where you can potentially enjoy some good turns – if the snow is soft enough.

The top part is difficult and has a major choke.

It’s very tight and steep.

It can have holes, ice and rocks hiding underneath the snow.

This is the most critical and dangerous section of the couloir. Safety Because of its steepness and minimal safety spots New Year’s Rocket should only be attempted when conditions are very stable.

If you decide the attempt the couloir you will be exposing yourself in the climb for at least 2,5 - 3,5 hrs before reaching the top (conditions dependent) On top of that you will be over a cliff band the whole time so it is critical to understand snow conditions and weather effects before making the call for an attempt.