Description
The obvious couloir underneath the bridge between the two summits of the Aiguille Du Midi. Difficult to get in good conditions due to its westerly aspect and steep top section (55°) . The route joins into the Glacier Rond after 400m of skiing. Abseil off the north end of the bridge on the right hand side (insitu tat). 2-3 60m rappels bring you to a point where you can start to ski (depending on conditions). Watch out for stuff falling of the bridge whilst you are abseiling (Ski poles, ice axes, ski’s, cameras often find their new home in this couloir) helmet advisable.
Gallery +
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- Topo for Aiguille Du Midi west face ski descents.
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- Looking into the Cunningham Couloir.
Videos +
Blogs +
My Biggest Day this Winter. | Dave Searle.
High Altitude Darts And An All Time Passerelle | Ross Hewitt.
Off Piste Skiing: Cunningham Couloir & Glacier Rond.
Guys Climbing & Skiing Blog: Cunningham Couloir (off the bridge of the midi).
Aiguille du Midi- Cunningham Couloir (TD 45°-55°) and West Couloir (TD 50°-55°) « Ben Briggs.