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.

Obstacles

snow on route, avalanche danger, weather

Key gear

skis, GPS device, avalanche kit