Turoa to Ruapehu Plateau via Mangaturuturu glacier
Turoa Ski Area (Mt Ruapehu)
Easy route from top Turoa skifiled to the crater lake area.
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 901 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
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 July and October. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 11 km, 901 vertical metres of ascent and 1315 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Easy skin up from the western traverse from top of Turoa. Great in spring ideally enough snow o ski out to base
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
- Face
Equipment required
- Skins