Morven Ski Tour
Cairngorms National Park
A short day ski tour to Cairngorms outlier
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 10 km
- Ascent
- 657 m
- Descent
- 657 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 218 m
- High Point
- 870 m
- Gradient
- 16˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 218 m to the maximum altitude of 870 m, the route covers 10 km, 657 vertical metres of ascent and 657 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
A short adventure climbing the characteristic peak of Morven, a "Kilimanjaro of Upper Deeside". Good ski down, snow permitting
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
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
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins