Hero Knob

ACCESS: 45 km (1hr) drive south of Canmore on Smith-Dorrien/Spray Trail MAP: 82 J/14 82 J/11 TIME: 5 hours ELEVATION GAIN: 548m/1800’ ATES RATING: Challenging (2)

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
3.2 km
Ascent
664 m
Descent
86 m
Duration
2-3 hrs
Low Point
1.8 km
High Point
2.4 km
Gradient
50˚
Hero Knob Map

This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done between January and May. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 3.2 km, 664 vertical metres of ascent and 86 vertical metres of descent.

Description

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Difficulty

Difficult

Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.

Best time to visit

between January and May

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