Hédinsfjörður big day
Long day in Héðinsfjörður
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 17 km
- Ascent
- 2.1 km
- Descent
- 2.1 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 14 m
- High Point
- 895 m
- Gradient
- 32˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between February and April. From a low point of 14 m to the maximum altitude of 895 m, the route covers 17 km, 2084 vertical metres of ascent and 2082 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Long day of touring
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons