Monument Peak - SkiMo Training Route
Lake Tahoe
Heavenly
Skinning Route for On-Piste Skimo Training
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 3 km
- Gradient
- 36˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between November and April. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 3 km, the route covers 11 km, 1099 vertical metres of ascent and 1097 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
During non-lift operation hours.
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons