Karakol Traverse Day1
First day of the 60km long Karakol traverse Ski-touring. First day from the road above Svetlaya Polyana to Jety Oguz Kurort.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 15 km
- Ascent
- 781 m
- Descent
- 787 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.5 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
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 December and March. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.5 km, the route covers 15 km, 781 vertical metres of ascent and 787 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
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Description
First day of the 60km long Karakol traverse Ski-touring. First day from the road above Svetlaya Polyana to Jety Oguz Kurort.
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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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Safari
Equipment required
- Skins