Green Mounatin (N Face)
Rocky Mountain National Park
Backcountry ski route to Green Mountain via north face
Ski Touring Moderate
- Distance
- 3.9 km
- Ascent
- 471 m
- Descent
- 9 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 3.1 km
- Gradient
- 16˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's not remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between January and March. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 3.1 km, the route covers 3.9 km, 471 vertical metres of ascent and 9 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Backcountry ski route to Green Mountain via north face
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
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins