Ski Skyladder
Jasper National Park
Ski route for Skyladder—a classic climbing route near the ice fields!
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 1.9 km
- Descent
- 1.9 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3.4 km
- Gradient
- 40˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's an unknown remoteness, it features unknown exposure and is typically done in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.4 km, the route covers 18 km, 1900 vertical metres of ascent and 1901 vertical metres of descent.
Description
GPX plot courtesy of Cody Townsend and the FIFTY Project!
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.