Pomp Peak Skin Route
North Bridgers
Most popular skin track to Pomp Peak
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 1.3 km
- Ascent
- 200 m
- Descent
- 6 m
- Duration
- 0-1 hrs
- Low Point
- 2.7 km
- High Point
- 2.9 km
- Gradient
- 26˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done all year round. From a low point of 2.7 km to the maximum altitude of 2.9 km, the route covers 1.3 km, 200 vertical metres of ascent and 6 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Most popular skin track to Pomp Peak. Takes about 2-3 hours from fairy lake
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
Away from help but easily accessed.
Best time to visit
Equipment required
- Skins