Alaska Range - LIttle Switzerland
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Alaska Range - LIttle Switzerland
Submitted By: Pdiddy on April 26, 2012
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Featured Descent
Mt. Edwards- Goatfinger Couloir
Goatfinger Couloir is fairly wide, has a bit of a double fall line, and can reach 50 degrees at the top (although when we skied it, it did not exceed 43 degrees). Although not an extreme line, it is still a serious undertaking that requires expert ski abilities and advanced snow climbing/mountaineering skills. It is rated D9-D10.
Goatfinger is a major avalanche path and requires very stable snow to be skied safely.
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Little Switzerland is more popular for long, moderate rock and alpine climbing in May and June. There are many opportunities for descents from mild to wild. Views of Mt. Foraker and myriad 10,000 to 12,000 ft jagged peaks never get old. Crevasse danger is real and one should be familiar with crevasse rescue here.
How to Get There
You will need to take a plane to get to the Pika glacier- Talkeetna Air Taxi is the choice of most climbers.
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