Lower Crater Lakes
Nederland
The approach to the Crater Lakes Chutes, or used as a descent if the conditions aren't right.
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 444 m
- Ascent
- 126 m
- Descent
- 0 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.2 km
- High Point
- 3.3 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and May. From a low point of 3.2 km to the maximum altitude of 3.3 km, the route covers 444 m, 126 vertical metres of ascent and 0 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Follow the Crater Lakes Trail until a meadow just below the lakes themselves. Go left off the trail, weaving between trees. Try to stick as close the the ridgeline as possible.
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Features
- Tree Skiing
Equipment required
- Skins