picadilly to mt franklin
lowest altitude 1250m - needs snow on the day
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 19 km
- Ascent
- 873 m
- Descent
- 607 m
- Duration
- 7-8 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.2 km
- High Point
- 1.5 km
- Gradient
- 11˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between July and August. From a low point of 1.2 km to the maximum altitude of 1.5 km, the route covers 19 km, 873 vertical metres of ascent and 607 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Day on of one way route towards Kiandra from Canberra
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Low Exposure (E1)
Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins