9 km away
Dragon Bowl
The remote bowl that is clearly visible from Glencoe Mountain, but is only skied by the committed!
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 7.2 km
- Ascent
- 864 m
- Descent
- 841 m
Beinn Achaladair Ski Tour
Mellow ski tour to gain the summit ridge of Beinn Achaladair
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 904 m
- Descent
- 908 m
- Duration
- 6-7 hrs
- Low Point
- 172 m
- High Point
- 1 km
- Gradient
- 18˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between December and March. From a low point of 172 m to the maximum altitude of 1 km, the route covers 16 km, 904 vertical metres of ascent and 908 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.1 and Labande grade 2. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Ascent/descent through reasonable mellow and safe ground, never skiing anything too challenging. Navigation can be difficult in poor visibility conditions.
Difficulty
Moderate
Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Bowl
Equipment required
- Skins
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