11 m away
Balfour Hut to Highway 1
A long and rewarding trip which can be split with a night at the Scott Duncan hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 22 km
- Ascent
- 865 m
- Descent
- 1.7 km
Balfour hut To Scott Duncan
Also in British Columbia, Canada
Ski Touring Severe
ACCESS: From the Balfour Hut via the Balfour High Col which is the most challenging and potentially dangerous section of the Wapta traverse.
The Scott Duncan Hut is located on a cliff bench below the northwest ridge of Mt. Daly at the south end of the Waputik Icefield. To access the Scott Duncan Hut from the Balfour Hut you need good weather and stable snow conditions as you must gain the Balfour High Col. This is often described as the crux of the Wapta traverse and with good reason as there
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Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
11 m away
A long and rewarding trip which can be split with a night at the Scott Duncan hut.
Difficult Ski Touring
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