Distance
12.5 km total
Elevation
1,252 m start
Vertical
883 m gain
Time
6 hr 54 min total
ACC trip to Wheeler hut. went up the steep (sooooo many kickturns) summer route and reached the summit. Skied the W face directly down, through steepish (35-48 degrees) open slopes, then through pillows and into the trees. Top was bit wind affected, released several sluffs of the reactive top foot of snow. Minimal avi concerns below TL.
Route name
loop
Obstacles
snow on route, avalanche danger, weather
Key gear
skis, GPS device, avalanche kit