Carn Mor and Ladder Hills
Cairngorms National Park
great route for access to all aspects for snow chasing
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 12 km
- Ascent
- 622 m
- Descent
- 616 m
- Duration
- 4-5 hrs
- Low Point
- 347 m
- High Point
- 803 m
- Gradient
- 25˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 347 m to the maximum altitude of 803 m, the route covers 12 km, 622 vertical metres of ascent and 616 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 2.3 and Labande grade 3. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Circular route with access to all slope aspects for snow chasing
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Face
- Couloir
- Single Descent
Equipment required
- Skins