I spotted this stunning couloir from the top of 10686 near Waterfalls Canyon a few years ago. Jon and I decided to give it a shot yesterday. We crossed Jackson Lake and headed up Waterfalls Canyon to the base of the Couloir.
Entering the narrows
Jon ascends the upper fork of the Black Hole Couloir
The snow was variable on the way up with a shallow wind slab giving us the most concern. Not enough to turn us around, we continued to the top.
Black Hole Sun
The top of the Couloir was a pretty wild spot. We were at a small notch along a long northern ridge of Eagles Rest Peak. The wind was strong while being funneled through the notch. Clouds, sun, wind and snow were swirling around us.
Jon drops into the Black Hole Couloir
The Couloir was variable skiing in a stunning location.
Sun, clouds, snow and wind
The center of the Black Hole
Jon approaches the narrows
Deeper into the Black Hole
Jon clears the narrows
Some powder on the exit
Another fine wilderness adventure to a seldom skied Couloir. I would like to petition the court of first descents for the line to be called the “Black Hole Sun Couloir”, because I am a Soundgarden fan.
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