Stinkbug

Very enticing from above, this line has a technical, downright dicey crux. From the cog, connect to Gulfside Path and walk uphill until you reach the top of a large, funnel shaped gully. Drop in and enjoy wide turns in this fantastic upper section. The line closes off about half way down, with a large cliff in the middle. A small ribbon of snow offers a way through. Side slip hair-raisingly close to the edge of the cliff, and tip toe left across a skinny traverse above the cliff. Continue to side step down until you can gain access to the lower gully. In lean conditions a downclimb or rappel may be necessary to negotiate this section. Ski the lower gully to join Mother and Law and ski out to the bottom. It’s worthwhile to scope this one from below before committing to it. As with all Great Gulf lines, there is no realistic exit out the bottom in winter. In the event of an emergency, you will likely need a helicopter.

Length

0.2 mi

Elevation gain

0 ft

Elevation loss

-613 ft

Average slope angle

36º

Max slope angle

49º

Aspect

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