Camels Hump uphill
Medium intensity hike with a scramble at the top
Ski Touring Difficult
- Distance
- 4.9 km
- Ascent
- 803 m
- Descent
- 2 m
- Duration
- 3-4 hrs
- Low Point
- 441 m
- High Point
- 1.2 km
- Gradient
- 23˚
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 between January and March. From a low point of 441 m to the maximum altitude of 1.2 km, the route covers 4.9 km, 803 vertical metres of ascent and 2 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
the route begins with a mellow skin track until you get to the base of camels hump. then it snakes upwards pretty steep until the summit where there is a rock scramble
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
Features
- Ski Safari
Equipment required
- Skins