Skardu 'Preikestolen'
Skardu 'Preikestolen'
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 8.6 km
- Ascent
- 309 m
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.3 km
- High Point
- 3.7 km
- Gradient
- 47˚
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 all year round. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 3.7 km, the route covers 8.6 km, 309 vertical metres of ascent and 1639 vertical metres of descent.
Description
This special rock feature - in analogy with the Norwegian 'Preikestolen' - gives a splendid view over the vast Skardu valley. Half day trip from Skardu.
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
- Cliffs