History Rock Skin Track
Hyalite
Skin Track to History Creek
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 3.3 km
- Ascent
- 585 m
- Descent
- 5 m
- Duration
- 2-3 hrs
- Low Point
- 2 km
- High Point
- 2.6 km
- Gradient
- 30˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between October and May. From a low point of 2 km to the maximum altitude of 2.6 km, the route covers 3.3 km, 585 vertical metres of ascent and 5 vertical metres of descent. It's graded 1.2 and Labande grade 1. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
History Rock trailhead, then go West across the meadow
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
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Trees
- Walk Required
Equipment required
- Skins