I've been watching this line since 2016 and I've already tried it twice... And I failed twice because it's very rarely in good condition! From a distance, it looks like a classic couloir, but in reality, it's more a sort of overhanging dihedral perfectly oriented to receive the north wind. Basically, either this couloir is avalanche-laden, or the snow has been swept out and is nearly dry or icy.
The last snowfalls opened this line, but I nee to hurry because the temperatures went up. So I went there quickly and alone. And there was indeed good powder everywhere... except in the face, which was reinforced concrete because of the wind. 🤨 I couldn't make a mistake but at least the snow was reliable because no surprises. The only imponderable, then, is you. A very good exercise of control!
10 апр 2022