Black Tusk via Microwave
Ascent to Black Tusk via Microwave Towers Road
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 262 m
- Descent
- 56 m
- Duration
- 1-2 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.9 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 34˚
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 in an unknown time of year. From a low point of 1.9 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 1.6 km, 262 vertical metres of ascent and 56 vertical metres of descent.
Description
Once you are at the microwave towers, Black Tusk is easily accessed via the ridge that leads to the shoulder and base of the Black Tusk. Simply pick your line to ski down depending on the conditions, and skin 30-mins back up for laps under the North face of the Tusk!
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.