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20180331白马金山泽

Hakuba

first backcountry touring

Ski Touring Moderate

Distance
13 km
Ascent
608 m
Descent
1.5 km
Duration
4-5 hrs
Low Point
903 m
High Point
2.3 km
Gradient
36˚
20180331白马金山泽 Map

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 March and April. From a low point of 903 m to the maximum altitude of 2.3 km, the route covers 13 km, 608 vertical metres of ascent and 1525 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.

Description

Tsugaike Kogen - Kanayamazawa

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

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

2 out of 4

Away from help but easily accessed.

Best time to visit

between March and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Alpine
  • Tree Skiing
  • Single Descent

Equipment required

  • Skins