Kessler Approach
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This is the easiest and most direct way to skin to the top of Kessler Peak and enjoy one of it's many great runs.
Difficult Ski Touring
- Distance
- 1 km
- Ascent
- 520 m
- Descent
- 0 m
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This is the easiest and most direct way to skin to the top of Kessler Peak and enjoy one of it's many great runs.
Difficult Ski Touring
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Severe Ski Touring
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Extreme Ski Touring
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