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Christina Lustenberger Conquers Uncharted Great Couloir at 41

3/10/2026

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Story summary

Christina Lustenberger, the Canadian skier, completed a descent of Mount Robson by skiing the uncharted Great Couloir in February 2025 after two failed attempts.
Lustenberger, now 41, pursues exploratory ski alpinism, tackling new routes in remote locations such as Pakistan and New Zealand.
She notes that Canada’s wilderness presents unique challenges because conditions can change rapidly.
She says the intense climbing and skiing experiences contribute to the sense of achievement.

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Story summary

Christina Lustenberger, the Canadian skier, completed a descent of Mount Robson by skiing the uncharted Great Couloir in February 2025 after two failed attempts.
Lustenberger, now 41, pursues exploratory ski alpinism, tackling new routes in remote locations such as Pakistan and New Zealand.
She notes that Canada’s wilderness presents unique challenges because conditions can change rapidly.
She says the intense climbing and skiing experiences contribute to the sense of achievement.