Mt. Jefferson - West Rib to North Face approach
Mt. Jefferson - West Rib to North Face approach to the summit pinnacle
Ski Touring Severe
- Distance
- 9.3 km
- Ascent
- 2.3 km
- Descent
- 47 m
- Duration
- 1 day +
- Low Point
- 940 m
- High Point
- 3.2 km
- Gradient
- 46˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be severe. It's very remote, it features extreme exposure (e4) and is typically done in undefined. From a low point of 940 m to the maximum altitude of 3.2 km, the route covers 9.3 km, 2287 vertical metres of ascent and 47 vertical metres of descent. You'll need rope, skins, ice axe and crampons to complete it safely.
Description
Ski mountaineering approach via West rib route to North face approach to the summit pinnacle.
Team: Ben Sinchai Daniel Chang Zachary Hansen Jason Phan
Date: May 20th, 2023
Difficulty
Severe
Steep skiing at 38-45 degrees. This requires very good technique and the risk of falling has serious consequences.
Extreme Exposure (E4)
In case of a fall, the skier faces certain death.
Remoteness
Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
- Ski Mountaineering
Equipment required
- Rope
- Skins
- Ice axe
- Crampons