Sunrise Glacier Packraft Ski
Bit of hiking, bit of pack rafting, bit of skiing.
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 29 km
- Ascent
- 1.6 km
- Descent
- 1.6 km
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 1.5 km
- High Point
- 2.7 km
- Gradient
- 25˚
Make your Missions approach difficult in a new way! Catch Turquoise Lake when it thaws but (ideally) when spring snow still connects the lake to Sunrise Glacier. This makes for a big single day, or a weighty overnight.
Description
Approach the lake via the Turquoise Lake trail, inflate your raft, and bypass the difficult, stepped scrambling beside the lake by paddling across with your skis. Then take your pick of steep spring skiing in the heart of the Mission—ending on the glorious slide path that feeds the head of the lake.
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
In the high mountains or remote conditions, all individuals must be completely autonomous in every situation.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Couloir
- Ski Safari
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Ice axe
- Crampons
- Glacier kit