3.3 km away
Mt Hector North Face
Spring Skiing on the iconic Ski Mountaineering line.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 1.5 km
- Descent
- 1.5 km
West Nile
Banff National Park
Low angle slide paths with a peek at Grand Daddy Couloir.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 702 m
- Descent
- 706 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.8 km
- High Point
- 2.2 km
- Gradient
- 29˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 1.8 km to the maximum altitude of 2.2 km, the route covers 8.6 km, 702 vertical metres of ascent and 706 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Low angle slide paths with a peek at Grand Daddy Couloir.
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins
Similar routes nearby
10 km 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
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Guidebooks in this area
4 routes · Ski Touring