If you’ve ever skied off the Aiguille du Midi in Chamonix, you’ve likely looked over the right side of the iconic bridge and gazed down at the Cunningham Couloir.

The line requires an approximately 100′ free-hanging abseil before you even put your skis on. Weak handshakers need not try this.

*Video courtesy of Aurélien Ducroz

Barclay Idsal is a seasoned writer and digital content producer with over a decade of experience in the ski industry, where writing and skiing rank as his two all-time favorite pastimes. A passionate advocate...