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Pocaterra Ridge plus Highwood Cirques ski tour

This is a scenic ski tour from Highwood Pass - 9 km round trip, 725 m elevation gains

Ski Touring Difficult

Distance
9 km
Ascent
658 m
Descent
657 m
Duration
3-4 hrs
Low Point
2.2 km
High Point
2.5 km
Gradient
31˚
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Pocaterra Ridge plus Highwood Cirques ski tour Map

This scenic route, good in November, begins at Highwood Pass Meadows Parking Lot, goes through a forest trail, accesses two north facing slopes and goes onward up to the sunny south shoulder of Pocaterra Ridge. Please note the Highway 40 access road is only opened from June 15 to November 30 each year.

Climbing South Shoulder of Pocaterra Ridge
Climbing South Shoulder of Pocaterra Ridge Photo: Geoff Chiddell
Big South Face of Pocaterra Ridge
Big South Face of Pocaterra Ridge Photo: Geoff Chiddell
Ski Route , in red, off south side of Pocaterra Ridge
Ski Route , in red, off south side of Pocaterra Ridge Photo: Geoff Chiddell
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Difficulty

Difficult

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

Medium Exposure (E2)

2 out of 4

As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.

Remoteness

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

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Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing

Equipment required

  • Skins