Kebnetjåkka via Jökelbäcken
Good introduction tour to the Kebnekaise massif
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 1.2 km
- Descent
- 1.2 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 670 m
- High Point
- 1.8 km
- Gradient
- 45˚
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 May. From a low point of 670 m to the maximum altitude of 1.8 km, the route covers 10 km, 1154 vertical metres of ascent and 1159 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Classic ski tour with magnificient view from the top. Jökelbäcken is an avalanche runout zone, so route finding and micro navigation is crucial.
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
- Alpine
- Ski Safari
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins