Polar Shadows - Spitsbergen crossing North-South
First winter crossing of Spitsbergen, unsupported.
Cross Country Skiing Extreme
- Distance
- 1136 km
- Ascent
- 12 km
- Descent
- 12 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 0 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 4˚
This is a popular cross country skiing route which is generally considered to be extreme. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 0 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 1136 km, 12276 vertical metres of ascent and 12277 vertical metres of descent.
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Description
First winter crossing of Spitsbergen.
Difficulty
Extreme
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.