Distance

7.2 km to summit

16.2 km total

Elevation

1,640 m start

2,849 m max

Vertical

1,054 m gain

Time

4 hr 15 min to summit

6 hr 36 min total

fantastic skiing on Mt Whymper. It was busy (41 people by one count) but everyone played nicely.

Route name

Mount Whymper 16.2 km route

out-and-back
Obstacles

avalanche danger

Key gear

skis

BertB

I did this one in summer by means of Kane route. Got chased down the mountain by a thunderstorm. Now I know the ski route..