Pawnee Peak Southeast Slope
A moderate line from a high summit.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.6 km
- Ascent
- 30 m
- Descent
- 481 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 3.5 km
- High Point
- 3.9 km
- Gradient
- 37˚
This is a great intro ski mountaineering route, as it's not too steep and involves a nice long ski from the summit of Pawnee to Lake Isabelle. To get here, take the Isabelle Glacier Trail to Lake Isabelle, then going north uphill. Head towards Pawnee Couloir, taking a left to go up a snow slope once in the apron. From here climb to the summit.
Difficulty
Difficult
Serious gradient of 30-38 degrees where a real risk of slipping exists.
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
- Face
- Alpine
- Single Descent
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Skins
- Crampons