Gorge Traverse
A tasty sample of the finest gorge 15 / 17 have to offer.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 2.4 km
- Descent
- 2.4 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.1 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and April. From a low point of 1.5 km to the maximum altitude of 2.1 km, the route covers 17 km, 2411 vertical metres of ascent and 2415 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
Starting at the Gorge 15 parking lot this day traverse samples a few of the Gorge classics. There is an extended edition for the brave that involves an additional lap on Primary Bowl, Secondary Bowl, and Birthday Chute that kicks this over to a 3000m day.
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Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins