Central Gully

The eye catcher. Central is a striking couloir formed by the largest rock formation in the ravine. Start by climbing to the top of the fan, then climb the crux. The bottom of Central is choked out by a rock slab. This can manifest as a committing straight line in most conditions. In thin years, this can be a WI2- ice bulge that requires a rappel. In fat years, it can be all turns. Whatever you get, climb this section into the beautiful upper gully, which pinches out to rocks about 20 feet beneath the alpine garden. The beginning of the line is a bit of an optical illusion from below, because it’s actually lower angle to the top. Ski ever steepening snow until you hit the crux, however it presents, negotiate this to gain access to the fan. Enjoy open turns down and left of the boulder field all the way to the floor of Huntington Ravine.