Skiing The Empress - Tuckerman Ravine

Shot on GoPro: https://amzn.to/2HtNffB
Using the Karma Grip: https://amzn.to/2HYHunb
Attached with a Peak Design Plate: https://amzn.to/2Khoam3

The "Empress" is one of the more aesthetically pleasing lines in the Whites. As viewed from Hermit Lake it seems much steeper than it is but the exit can be a challenge to say the least.

It's a bit technical to find the entrance and not great skiing to this point so I chose to down climb. The vantage point from above is much different than the straight on view and the snowfield feels compressed.

The snow was great up top but quickly changed to "hot pow" by the exit and as it sluffed I took my time making my way across the exposed cliffs.

It's a novelty run with a technical exit of your choosing, not sure I'll race to do it again but the neighboring lines are more bang for your buck.

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